Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, the founder of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has died.
The announcement of her demise was confirmed during the early hours of today, Tuesday, January 10.
According to reports gathered, she gave up the ghost at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos after being in a coma since Saturday.
Renowned Nigerian moviemaker, Zik Zulu made the announcement on social media.
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“Our President, Peace, has passed. As at Saturday, she was reported to be in 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, he writes on a Nollywood platform,” Zulu revealed in the statement published on his Facebook platform on Tuesday.
Award-winning producer, Obi Emelonye also confirmed her passing-on on his social media handles even though the family was trying to be courteous with releasing the information.
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.
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Equally, aside from Peace Anyiam-Osigwe being the founder of African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, she was also the President of the Association of Movie Producers, AMP and one of the most prominent figures in Nollywood.
