Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha loses father

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Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. The actress disclosed this in an emotional post on Instagram on Friday, saying her father had “gone to be with the Lord.” Chukwuka said she lost her mother 13 years ago and described the…

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