'Madam Koi Koi’: Nollywood actress Oby Kechere is dead

Nigerian actress and film director Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the comedy Aki na Ukwa, passed away on April 27, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Uche Agbo, National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, announced the news with deep sorrow. Kechere, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, served as Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter and contributed significantly to the growth of the organization.