Kidney Infection Claims Nollywood Actress Tenia Abraham at 32; Abuja Hosts Burial

The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of Tenia Abraham, a renowned Nollywood actress and former beauty queen, who passed away at the age of 32. Her family announced her death, attributing it to a kidney infection, and she was subsequently laid to rest in Abuja on Saturday.

Abraham's interment ceremony took place at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on October 17th. This detail was confirmed through an obituary notice shared on her official Instagram page. The actress's passing was first communicated by her family on Thursday, October 15th, via her TikTok platform, where they expressed profound sorrow over the loss of a talent described as 'a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend'.

According to the family's statement, "With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend." They further clarified that her death was a result of a kidney infection. The obituary, which specified her life span as 1993 to 2026, stated, "Tenia Abraham Omenogor, aged 32 years, died on 13th October 2026 after suffering from kidney infection."

The burial arrangements invited relatives, friends, and well-wishers to gather at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, by 9 am, ahead of the scheduled 10 am burial. The obituary paid tribute to Abraham, remembering her as 'a beautiful soul' and 'a gifted talent, gone too soon', while celebrating her life and contributions to the industry. It read, "She lived with passion, touched many lives with her talent and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten."

In a heartfelt tribute, her family penned, "Your light may have gone out from this world, but your talent, beauty and kindness will forever live in our hearts," further describing her as "a beautiful soul, a shining star, gone too soon."

Following the news of her demise, public attention was drawn to an August social media post by Abraham, where she reflected on the transient nature of life and urged her followers to embrace love. Her message, "One day we will leave this world. Let’s love lead," gained renewed emotional resonance among her followers after her death. Beyond acting, Tenia Abraham was also a notable figure in beauty pageants, having held the prestigious Beauty Queen South South 2020 title.