Nollywood Actress and Beauty Queen Tenia Abraham Dies at 32 After Kidney Infection, Buried in Abuja

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Nollywood actress and former Beauty Queen South South, Tenia Abraham Omenogor, has died at the age of 32 following a prolonged battle with a kidney infection.

The actress was laid to rest on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, as family members, friends and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to the late entertainment star.

Abraham reportedly died on Tuesday, October 13, with her family announcing her passing two days later through statements shared on her official TikTok and Instagram pages.

In an emotional tribute, the family described her as a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend whose life and career touched many people.

“With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress,” the statement read.

“A beautiful soul, a shining star, gone too soon. She lived with passion, touched many lives with her talent and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.”

The obituary listed her years of birth and death as 1993–2026 and attributed her death to a kidney infection.

According to the burial arrangements, family members, friends and sympathisers gathered at the Federal Medical Centre mortuary in Jabi, Abuja, at 9 a.m. on Saturday for a final viewing before proceeding to Gudu Cemetery, where the burial was scheduled for 10 a.m.

From Beauty Queen to Nollywood Actress

Abraham earned recognition beyond the movie industry through her success in pageantry, having been crowned Beauty Queen South South in 2020.

She subsequently built a presence in Nollywood, where she was known for her energetic performances and dedication to her craft.

Her death has left fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a young actress whose career combined entertainment and beauty pageantry.

Tributes have also highlighted her warmth, positive spirit and the relationships she maintained with people around her.

Final Social Media Post Leaves Fans Emotional

Following the announcement of her death, one of Abraham’s final social media posts, reportedly shared in August, resurfaced online and attracted renewed attention.

In the post, the actress was seen smiling at the camera alongside a message that has since taken on a poignant meaning for many of her followers.

“One day we will leave this world. Let’s love lead,” she wrote.

The message prompted emotional reactions from followers, with many reflecting on the brevity of life and expressing sadness over her passing at such a young age.

For some fans, the post became a reminder of the actress’s message of love and the importance of appreciating people while they are still alive.

Death Raises Concerns About Health Challenges

Abraham’s death has also drawn attention to the health challenges that can affect young people, including those working in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

While her family identified a kidney infection as the cause of her death, further medical details were not provided in the information released publicly.

Her passing at 32 represents a painful loss for her family, colleagues and admirers, who will remember her for her work in Nollywood, her pageantry achievement and the memories she leaves behind.

As she is laid to rest in Abuja, tributes continue to celebrate a life that ended far too soon.