Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje bade her father a final farewell on Saturday, 7 February, in Warri, Delta State. What began as a deeply sober moment unfolded into a poignant reminder of love, loss and the quiet strength required to let go.
The solemnity of the day was unmistakable as Lizzy, alongside her siblings, committed their father to eternal rest. Grief hung heavily in the air, the kind that needs no words, only presence.
As the day progressed, the atmosphere shifted subtly with the arrival of colleagues from the film industry — a show of solidarity that spoke volumes. Nollywood actors including Yul Edochie, Michael Onyii, Destiny Etiko, Nkiru Sylvanus, Ekene Umenwa, among others, came through to stand with her, proving once again that beyond the cameras and scripts, community still matters.
In moments like this, applause is replaced with prayers, and stardom bows to humanity.
Take heart, Lizzy.