AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Is Dead

The founder of the prestigious Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA Awards), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead.

Naija News learnt that Anyiam-Osigwe reportedly breathed her last on Monday at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos.

A further report has it that one of the pillars of the entertainment industry in Nigeria had been in a coma since Saturday.

While some of her colleagues and close friends are yet to accept the reality, notable movie maker, Zik Zulu broke the news.

He wrote on a Nollywood platform, “Our President, Peace, has passed. As of Saturday, she was reported to be in a coma at Saint Nicholas. But now her family has confirmed her transition. May the memory of her life be a blessing. Rest in peace, dear Peace.”

Award-winning producer, Obi Emelonye also confirmed her passing-on on his social media handles.

The industrious woman would be remembered as one of those who shaped the face of the new Nollywood, as her contributions to the industry can not be overemphasized.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was not only the founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, but she was also the President of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) and one of the most prominent figures in Nollywood.