Nkechi Nweje, a Nollywood actress, has saldy passed away.

The actress is said to have passed on the morning of Friday, March 21, after a brief illness.

Her cause of death has not been disclosed but colleagues have gone online to express shock over her death.

Nkechi starred in movies alongside other greats like the late Junior Pope Odonwodo.

Her colleagues and fans have begun to send in condolences.