Veteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima has opened up about coping with the loss of her husband and father, saying her work in film has provided an important emotional outlet. The actress, who turned 50 on June 30, said being on set helps keep her focused on her craft, costumes and character preparation during a difficult period in her life.
Etok-Chima, a Theatre Arts graduate, said acting remains her chosen path after more than two decades in Nollywood. She credited longevity in the industry to skill, humility, strong professional relationships and a willingness to take on different types of roles rather than being restricted to one character type.
She also reflected on changes in Nollywood, including the growing influence of streaming platforms and industry cliques. The actress said YouTube has created more opportunities for performers and expressed hope of securing more cinema and major streaming projects in the future.
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Veteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima says acting has helped her cope with the loss of her husband and father as she reflects on life, motherhood and more than two decades in the industry. ARTICLE CONTENTVeteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima has opened up about coping with the loss of her husband and father, saying her work in film has...
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- Veteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima says acting has helped her cope with the loss of her husband and father as she reflects on life, motherhood and more than two decades in the industry.
- ARTICLE CONTENTVeteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima has opened up about coping with the loss of her husband and father, saying her work in film has provided an important emotional outlet.
- The actress, who turned 50 on June 30, said being on set helps keep her focused on her craft, costumes and character preparation during a difficult period in her life.Etok-Chima, a Theatre Arts graduate, said acting remains her chosen path after more than two decades in Nollywood.
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Veteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima says acting has helped her cope with the loss of her husband and father as she reflects on life, motherhood and more than two decades in the industry. ARTICLE CONTENTVeteran Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima has opened up about coping with the loss of her husband and father, saying her work in film has...
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September 25, 2026
