Legendary Filmmaker, Amaka Igwe Dies At 60

The movie industry in Nigeria has again been thrown into a mourning mood over the sudden death of prolific filmmaker, Amaka Igwe.

Amaka Igwe is the creator of ‘Checkmate’ and ‘Fuji House of Commotion’, both television soaps which gained national recognitions. The legendary filmmaker reportedly died of Asthma attack in the early hours of Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

She was aged 60 and survived by husband, Charles Igwe and children.