Rachel Oniga (23 May 1957 – 31 July 2021[1]) [2] was a Nigerian film actress.[3]
Early life and career
Originally from
Eku,
Delta State in
Southern Nigeria, although she was born on 23 May 1957 in
Ebute Metta,
Lagos State.[4]
She began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce.[5]
She worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a
Dutch Consultant Company before her first movie titled Onome and her debut
Yoruba movie was Owo Blow.[6][7] Over the years, Oniga has featured in notable Nigerian films such as
Sango, a movie scripted by
Wale Ogunyemi, produced and directed by
Obafemi Lasode[8] and
Wale Adenuga's television series,
Super story.
Personal lifestyle
Oniga became a grandmother when her daughter Georgia delivered a baby.[9]
Death
Oniga died on 30 July 2021 from a heart-related ailment.[1][10]
Rachel Oniga (23 May 1957 – 31 July 2021[1]) [2] was a Nigerian film actress.[3]
Early life and career
Originally from
Eku,
Delta State in
Southern Nigeria, although she was born on 23 May 1957 in
Ebute Metta,
Lagos State.[4]
She began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce.[5]
She worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a
Dutch Consultant Company before her first movie titled Onome and her debut
Yoruba movie was Owo Blow.[6][7] Over the years, Oniga has featured in notable Nigerian films such as
Sango, a movie scripted by
Wale Ogunyemi, produced and directed by
Obafemi Lasode[8] and
Wale Adenuga's television series,
Super story.
Personal lifestyle
Oniga became a grandmother when her daughter Georgia delivered a baby.[9]
Death
Oniga died on 30 July 2021 from a heart-related ailment.[1][10]