Pictures:Ngozi Nwosu collapses as Amaka Igwe is laid to rest.

Amaka Igwe who died at the age of 51, on the 28th of April, from complications resulting from an asthmatic attack was laid to rest in her home town of Arondizuogu, in Imo on June 13th.Tons of Nollywood practitioners flocked into her home town to pay their last respect. Present at the funeral were Yibo Koko, Julius Agwu, Bob Manuel Udokwu, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, and Paul Obazele amongt others.Veteran Actress, Ngozi Nwosu collapsed in Ikogwe town on Friday, during the burial ceremony of the late Amaka Igwe. According to reports, Ngozi fainted when she sighted the corpse of the deceased in coffin being moved to her grave for interment. Friends and colleagues close to the Fuji House of Commotion Actress were quick to help resuscitate her as she couldn’t stand the shock and grief. Although, she regained consciousness within 15 minutes, the incident further elicited tears from mourners, family members and colleagues of the Nollywood icon, who were present at the burial on Friday. Late Amaka Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years, Charles Igwe, three children, an aged mother and siblings. Here are some photos from Amaka Igwe’s burial below: