Tears as Rita Edochie Grieves Death of Loved One, Fans, Colleagues Sympathise With Her

• Nollywood Actress Rita Edochie has opened up on Instagram about a painful personal loss she suffered
• The veteran star stated she never saw the tragedy coming, but noted that she took solace in God’s will
• Fans and colleagues have been reaching out, sending the movie star their big condolences during the dark moment

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie is currently mourning the death of a dear one.

The veteran actress shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page. According to her, last Sunday turned black after she suddenly lost someone very dear to her heart.

Despite the grief, the sister-in-law of legendary actor Pete Edochie managed to find strength in her faith.

Rita Edochie opens up about a painful personal loss she suffered. Photos: @ritaedochie/IG.Source: Instagram

She wrote:

“Last Sunday evening turned black for me. I lost a dear one so close to my heart. Even in pain, I whisper it is well with my soul. This wasn’t seen coming. I can’t thank you all enough who called and sent messages to know why I have not been posting. Thank you”.

Joke Silva loses brother

TheTalk.NG earlier reported that another veteran actress, Joke Silva, lost her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva

He died at the age of 72.

The actress confirmed the heartbreaking news on August 29, 2025, via Instagram, where she posted his picture alongside a tribute.

In the same vein, veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola’s only son passed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Actress Biola Adebayo announced his death on Instagram.

Similarly, another Yoruba actress, Joke Jigan, had lost her sister, Lizzy. She shared photos of herself and the deceased, questioning why death is everywhere as she contemplated logging off from social media. Mourning her sister, she told her to rest in peace.

Read Rita Edochie’s post here:

Fans and colleagues sympathise with Rita Edochie

TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions of social media users

@i_am_beauty333:

“Be strong Mummy! May their soul rest in peace”

@chinenyelove:

“Stay strong, Mama. Heaven knows best. We are with you in prayers.”

@ucheactress:

“This is heartbreaking. May God comfort you and give you peace.”

@amaka_ibekilo_ejyke:

“My sincere condolences my Queen mummy Kasie obi Ijelem”

@officialfranciscaemmanuel:

“Be strong ma!!! Pls be strong!!!!!!! Accept our condolences!!”

@diplomatglobaltechsolutions

“So sorry ma. Accept our condolences. It is well ma.”

@happichuks1:

“Accept my condolences and may the deceased rest in peace”

@somerwina:

“Hmmmm……I might not like you base on your attitude on social media ….but sorry for your loss ma …”

@tusi_okofficial:

“Sorry ma, Accept my sincere condolence ma”

Rita Edochie states she never saw the tragedy coming, but noted that she took solace in God’s will. Photo: @ritaedochie/IG.Source: Instagram

Rita Edochie shows new Oyinbo man

TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Rita Edochie caused a stir after she showed off an Oyinbo man in a video, hinting at a new relationship.

Rita was seen singing to the Oyinbo man, identified as Tony. The clip also captured him giving the Nollywood actress a peck.

In a lengthy caption accompanying the video, Rita, who described the Oyinbo man as her “client,” also suggested she had ended her marriage with her Nigerian husband.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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