Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has poured out her heart in grief over the sudden loss of her colleague and friend, music legend Onyeka Onwenu.

In an emotional interview with NAN, Patience Ozokwor expressed her devastation at Onyeka's tragic passing, recalling their strong bond and lamenting the shocking nature of her death.

She also voiced concerns about the alarming rate of deaths in the country, questioning the underlying causes of such a trend. "Onyeka was not just a colleague, but a friend. I'm hurt and downcast by her sudden departure, especially since she wasn't ill.

The frequency of deaths in this nation is distressing – what's behind this surge in mortality?" Patience Ozokwor's heartfelt tribute and concerns highlight the impact of Onyeka Onwenu's passing on the entertainment industry and the broader societal implications of Nigeria's rising death toll.