Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham dies at 32, buried in Abuja

Nollywood actress, Tenia Abraham

Nollywood actress and beauty queen, Tenia Abraham has died after after battling kidney infection and was buried in Abuja on Saturday.

Abraham was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on October 17, according to an obituary shared on her Instagram page.

Her family had announced her death on her TikTok page on Thursday, October 15, expressing grief over the loss of the actress, whom they described as “a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend”.

“With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend,” the statement read.

The family said Abraham died after suffering from a kidney infection.

The obituary, which gave her lifespan as 1993 to 2026, stated, “Tenia Abraham Omenogor, aged 32 years, died on 13th October 2026 after suffering from kidney infection.”

The burial announcement invited family members, friends and well-wishers to gather at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, by 9am before the burial scheduled for 10am.

Describing the actress as “a beautiful soul” and “a gifted talent, gone too soon”, the obituary celebrated her life and contributions.

“She lived with passion, touched many lives with her talent and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten,” it read.

In a tribute to the actress, her family wrote, “Your light may have gone out from this world, but your talent, beauty and kindness will forever live in our hearts.”

The family also described her as “a beautiful soul, a shining star, gone too soon”.

Following news of her death, attention turned to one of her social media posts shared in August, in which she reflected on mortality and encouraged her followers to show love to others.

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

The message resurfaced after her death, prompting emotional reactions from followers.

Abraham was also involved in beauty pageants and held the Beauty Queen South South 2020 title.