Actor Nkem Owoh has publicly spoken on the death of his child two months after the incident.
Kosisochukwu Nkem-Owoh died on June 28, 2023 aged 24 following a battle with liver cancer.
The burial arrangement for Kosisochukwu as announced by the family showed that she would be buried on August 24.
A flyer shared on social media read: “The family of Nkem Owoh (Osuofiasn) of Umunevo Owonta of Umungwu clan in Amagu village, Udi town, Udi local government, Enugu State regrets to announce the death of our daughter. The deceased will be buried on August 24.”
In an Instagram post on Monday, August 28, exactly two months after she died, Nkem thanked all for standing by his family in the time of grief.
“I want to thank you all for the support and love shown to me and my family. When tragedy strikes, there is nothing more heartening than knowing that you’re not alone,” he wrote.
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The comic star noted that he did not anticipate the incident but is encouraged by the show of love from friends, fans, relatives, colleagues and well-wishers.
“It was with deep gratitude that I received your note, calls with condolences. We have seen many changes over the years. But This is a change I did not anticipate, and I am feeling an acute sense of loss. However, I know that because of your encouragement I will get through this time.Thank you for helping to push me through my grief,” he wrote.
Kosisochukwu’s body will leave the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) on August 24 for her father’s house (Osuofiasn’s compound) in Udi. Interment will follow immediately after service.
She is survived by father, mother, brother, sisters, aunts, uncles and numerous relations.
