Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, in an emotional tribute shared on social media.
The actress disclosed the loss on Instagram on Friday, October 2, alongside photographs of her late father.
Reflecting on the passing, Chioma said she had lost her mother 13 years ago and was now coming to terms with the death of her father, leaving her without either parent.
“My beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, has gone to be with the Lord.
“I lost my mother 13 years ago and now that my father is gone, the thought that I have neither parent here anymore breaks my heart in a way I cannot fully explain. So na only me bayi?” she wrote.
Prompt News reports Chioma described her late father with affectionate names, calling him her “daddy, papa’m, obara’m” and “my comfort”.
She expressed gratitude for the years they shared and noted that her father lived long enough to witness his children and grandchildren.
“We had hoped you would meet your great-grandchildren too, mana nya diba!” she added.
The actress also reflected on the pain that comes with losing a parent, regardless of how many years they lived.
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“No matter how many years we are given with a parent, we still want one more conversation, one more embrace, one more day,” she wrote.
Chioma explained that she had chosen to keep the development private while she processed her grief.
She also appealed for prayers for her siblings and the entire Chukwuka family as they mourned the loss.
The actress said details of her father’s funeral arrangements would be made public when the family was ready.
“Rest well, Olowo of Ikate, my father. I will always love you,” she wrote.
Chioma began her acting career in 2000 and has featured in several Nollywood productions. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Sins of the Flesh.
