Nnenna Nwabueze-Okonta popularly known as Merit returns to Nollywood

Nnenna Nwabueze-Okonta popularly known as Merit returns 21 years after her popular movie titled LIVING IN BONDAGE where she acted with Kenneth Okonkwo as Andy. She is back after starring in an Igbo primitive film titled, “ Ndi Gbo Ochie” shot recently in Asaba Delta State.

The actress still morns her husband who died on March 7 2016 as they plan to celebrate their 22^nd marriage anniversary which would have been on March 15, 2016.

Speaking to nollywood media, she said…. “It has not been easy, but I am coping with my new status. It’s painful losing a loved one to the pangs of death,”

She added that she is trying not to depend on anyone since her husband was buried and the only refuge she can get is through acting again.

“It’s a good thing that before his demise, I staged a comeback to the industry. It’s like a refuge for me. Instead of staying at home and feeling loss, I decided to hit the location to meet people and feel happy. It provides me a source of income. Being a widow comes with so many challenges. Friends will abandon you, but my family is there for me.”


It is only someone who has lost a loved one would understand how painful and heart breaking it is. I ray the almighty Father in Heaven comfort you and your family.. Amen