NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND FORMER BEAUTY QUEEN TENIA ABRAHAM DIES AT 32 FOLLOWING BATTLE WITH KIDNEY INFECTION

Film industry colleagues, friends, and family gather in Abuja as the young screen star and Beauty Queen South South 2020 titleholder is laid to rest

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor, who passed away at the age of 32 after a battle with a kidney infection.

Family sources confirmed that the actress died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, prompting a wave of tributes across the entertainment sector from colleagues and fans honoring her artistic talent and vibrant personality.

An obituary released by her family indicated that funeral rites were conducted in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, beginning with a brief viewing ceremony at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, before her final interment at Gudu Cemetery.

Prior to her acting career, Abraham gained prominent recognition in the pageantry circuit, holding the title of Beauty Queen South South 2020 before transitioning into mainstream movie roles and creative content production.

In a formal tribute statement, her family described the late actress as a dedicated, creative, and passionate individual whose artistic contributions left a lasting impact on her peers and audience members.

Tributes have continued to pour in across social media platforms, with industry stakeholders lamenting the loss of another young creative talent in the Nigerian film sector.