Nollywood is in mourning following the tragic passing of one of its own, Pat Ugwu, who died at the age of 35.
The news was shared by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, February 5, where he also included a poster with her funeral details.
"Rest in peace, sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu, so we won’t work together again? Death, why? God, please. Rest in peace, Pat. May your soul rest in the Lord’s embrace,” Emeka wrote.
He also expressed concern about the recent wave of losses in the industry, adding, "God, please protect all my colleagues, especially those I'm close to. This unusual loss is terrifying. I speak life over everyone close to me in 2025, covered by the precious blood of Jesus. Amen."
The cause of Pat's death remains unknown, and her fellow industry colleagues have also shared their sorrow over her sudden passing.
Meanwhile: On January 28, 2025, the Miss Côte d'Ivoire pageant made a historic announcement: it will ban wigs and weaves, to celebrate and promote natural beauty.
The move aims to encourage contestants to embrace their authentic selves by showcasing their natural hair, whether it’s long, short, braided, or shaved. This decision marks a significant shift towards empowering women to feel confident without relying on artificial enhancements.
This policy is groundbreaking, as it is the first time a national beauty pageant has prohibited the use of wigs and weaves. The organizing committee emphasized that the change is meant to highlight natural African beauty and authenticity.
Victor Yapobi, the president of the organizing committee, cited past Miss Universe contestants who won with short natural hair as an example of the beauty of simplicity and authenticity.
Côte d'Ivoire becomes the first country to implement such a policy in its national pageant. The decision was also influenced by Marlene Kouassi, who won Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2022 while sporting short hair. Continue from here.....
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