All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.
The renowned film maker and founder of Africa Movie Academy Award died on Monday after a brief illness.
Asiwaju Tinubu said, Ms Anyiam-Osigwe will be fondly remembered for her work in the film industry across the continent and nurturing of creative talents through AMAA and Africa Film Academy.
“I am sad to hear about the sudden and unexpected death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, a notable leader in Nigeria and Africa’s entertainment industry. Her commitment to the growth of the creative sector in Nigeria and across Africa where she was a a trailblazer through nurturing of talents and credible award platform will forever be cherished and remembered.
“I have a personal relationship with Peace since my association with her illustrious family. I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to her aged mother, brothers , her professional colleagues and friends. May God grant her soul peaceful rest.”
She died in the early hours of Tuesday.
Announcing her death, the family stated via a press statement titled, ‘Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe: An epitome of creative transcendence, the family wrote, “The Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe clan in thanksgiving to God and in the belief that God is good and everything He does is good and in accordance with His divine will, pattern and plan, announce the passing to eternal glory of our illustrious beloved daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt Ms. Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe (MFR)
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