It is a tough time for Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Mimi Orjiekwe as she loves her beloved father, Ozo Dr Thomas Chukwuike Orjiekwe.
In a press statement shared on her Instagram page, her father died on November 4th, 2023 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
According to the family, words alone can’t express the extent of the hurt they feel following his transition and how badly they shall miss him.
“With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing unto glory of our dearly beloved father, brother, husband, and uncle, Ozo Dr. Thomas Chukwuike Orjiekwe (OCHENDO) after a brief Illness.
He was surrounded in his last earthly hours by his loving family that fateful November 4, 2023, a day we shall never forget!
Daddy, words alone cannot express the extent of the hurt we feel following your transition, and how badly we shall miss you!
Go well… OCHENDO!
Details of the burial and funeral programs will be communicated in due course.
God bless you all”.
In her caption, Mimi expressed how relieved she is knowing he is in a better place now.
“DAD!!
It brings me comfort knowing that you’re in a better place now.
Love you till Eternity!!”.
Taking to her comment section, Uche Elendu, Pretty Mike, and others dropped condolence messages for her.
Uche Elendu wrote, “So sorry omg. Please take heart sis. May God comfort you and your family
Divalious Sophy wrote, “Take heart
One Munch Gracias Cakes wrote, “So sorry for your loss madam. May his soul rest with the Lord, Amen
One Unique Efe wrote, “Accept my condolences Mami. It is well
One Lintonic Official wrote, “Take heart dear
One Ij Berry wrote, “May God continue to comfort ur family in this season
One Ella Stunner wrote, “So sorry for your loss dear. May God rest his soul
One Ukwuma wrote, “Accept my condolences. It is well
One The True Josey wrote, “So sorry may his soul rest in peace
One Nsg wrote, “RIP Dad may his soul rest in perfect peace
One Kene Godsfavour wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. It is well ma”.
A lot of celebrities have been thrown into mourning this year after losing their parents. From Funke Akindele to Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, Pasuma, Ebele Okaro, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Bobrisky, and more, have lost their beloved parent.
Funke Akindele’s mother passed away on Tuesday night, February 7th, 2023. The sad news was shared by her sister, Olubunmi Akindele, in a statement via her Instagram page, on behalf of the family.
Speaking on her death, Funke revealed why she and her siblings wouldn’t her, as she listed out her mother’s unique qualities and how she impacted her.
Similarly, Mercy Johnson Okojie lamented as she announced the death of her father, Ametuo Daniel Johnson.
Describing his death as the greatest pain, the mother of four vowed to keep asking God for the rest of her life why he took her father’s life.
Award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid also lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun at around 1.30 am on Friday, August 18th.
Sunday Aare, Wizkid’s longtime manager, confirmed the sad news to The Punch.
To top it off, Fuji maestro, Pasuma was left heartbroken as he lost his mother.
The Fuji musician who was short of words prayed for her to rest in power as he made a special request to her.
