Like many other entertainers, seasoned actor Fred Amata is devastated by the death of ‘The Johnsons’ actress, Ada Ameh.
But he is consoled by the fact that talent never dies.
He expressed the consolation on Monday while mourning Ameh, who passed on on Sunday.
Also, Amata described the deceased as an honest and upfront fellow, who represented the true spirit of Nollywood, from nothing to something.
He said Ameh’s death was a huge loss to the entertainment industry, considering her remarkable contributions.
“I am yet to absorb the news of her death, a devastating one but true talent never dies, she lives on because her legacies live on,” Amata said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ameh was born May 15, 1974 and had spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry.
She was most notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled, “Domitilla”, and as Emu Johnson in the award winning Nigerian television series titled, “The Johnsons”.
What you should know about Ada Ameh:
1. The actress was born on 15 May 1974 in Ajegunle, Lagos State.
2. Ameh was a native of Idoma, Benue State.
3. Raised in Lagos, the actress underwent primary and secondary school in the state but quit school at 14
4. She got pregnant with her daughter, Aladi, at 13, which resulted from exposure to early sex.
5. Ameh joined Nollywood in 1995 with Zeb Ejiro’s Domitila, where she played the role of Anita.
6. The award-winning actress was most recently known for her major role as Emu in the Africa Magic family series, The Johnsons.
7. The actress featured in other movies, including, “Oloture”, “Our Husband”, “King Of Shitta”, “Ghana Must Go”, “A Million Baby”, “My Village People”, etc.
8. The actress lost her daughter, Aladi, in October 2022, after an unsuccessful surgery in Abuja.
9. Ameh, in June 2022, revealed that she was undergoing mental issues which was “taking my life.”
10. The actress died on July 17, 2022, at 48.
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the news to The PUNCH via telephone on Monday morning.
