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Nollywood actress and beauty queen, Tenia Abraham, has died at the age of 32 after battling a kidney infection.
Abraham was buried at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on Saturday, October 17, two days after her family announced her death on social media.
An obituary shared on her Instagram page stated that the actress, whose full name was Tenia Abraham Omenogor, died on October 13, 2026, following the illness.
Her family announced her passing on her TikTok page on Thursday, October 15, describing her as a vibrant talent, loving daughter, sister and friend.
"With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend,” the family said.
The burial arrangements indicated that family members, friends and well-wishers gathered at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, before proceeding to the cemetery.
In their tribute, the family described Abraham as a gifted talent whose life and contributions would not be forgotten.
“She lived with passion, touched many lives with her talent and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten,” the obituary stated.
The family added that her talent, beauty and kindness would remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Following news of her death, an August social media post in which Abraham reflected on mortality and encouraged people to show love to one another resurfaced online.
“One day we will leave this world. Let’s love lead,” she had written, prompting emotional reactions from followers after her death.
Beyond acting, Abraham was involved in beauty pageants and held the title of Beauty Queen South South 2020.
