Nollywood actress and Tinsel star, Chizoba Bosah Sam-Boye is dead at the age of 52. Chizoba who had a long battle with diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure, died on Sunday May 10, after complaining of ill health on Saturday May 9.
The late actress, who was the wife of the filmmaker, Sam Boye, was known for her role in television series, ‘Tinsel where she played ‘Aunty Abike’.
She was a strong advocate for Nollywood Igbo, and would be remembered for her pioneering role in ‘Living in Bondage,’ ‘Checkmate,’ ‘Scandals,’ and other Nollywood hits.
Aside from her role in Tinsel, she was also a producer and presenter. Her Igbo comedy series, ‘Ka Anyi Si Ebi, was a star feature on DSTV’s Igbo Channel.
It was the first Nigerian Igbo Series set in modern-day Lagos. She produced the drama series while her husband directed it.
