Rachael Okonkwo buries mother

Rachael Okonkwo

The remains of Edith Okonkwo mother of Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo will be laid to rest on Friday.

A deathwatch was held in her honour on Thursday.  

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Her funeral has been labelled #EdithLivesOn.

Mrs Okonkwo (nee Emehelu) died in July aged 53. The cause of her death is not publicly known.