The family of the late veteran actress Racheal Oniga has confirmed her death.
According to a statement issued by her sister Deaconess Toyin Odusote on behalf of the family she died at about 10pm on Friday in a Lagos hospital.
She however debunked media reports that she died of COVID-19 saying that she died from a heart related issue.
Born on 23 May 1957, in Ebute Metta, Lagos, she began her acting career in 1993.
Before she made her major acting debut in Nollywood with “Onome,” Oniga worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a Dutch Consultancy firm.
During the length of her career, Rachel Oniga has featured in notable motion pictures such as ‘Sango,’ and Wale Adenuga’s television series, ‘Super Story’, Chief Daddy, Royal Hibiscus Hotel, and My Village People.
She is survived by three children and several grandchildren.
She hailed from Eku in Delta State.
