“Gone too soon”: Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham dies at 32

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

Abraham was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on October 17, according to an obituary shared on her Instagram page. Her family announced her death on her TikTok page on Thursday, October 15, describing her 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 she 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, friends and well-wishers to gather at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, by 9am, ahead of the burial scheduled for 10am.

The obituary described her as “a beautiful soul” and “a gifted talent, gone too soon.” It added: “She lived with passion, touched many lives with her talent and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.”

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

Following the news, attention turned to a social media post she shared in August, in which she reflected on mortality and encouraged her followers to show love. “One day we will leave this world. Let’s love lead,” she wrote. The message resurfaced after her death, drawing emotional reactions from followers.