Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor has been laid to rest in Abuja following her death at the age of 32 after battling a kidney infection, according to her family.
Tenia Abraham Omenogor died on October 13, 2026, while her family announced her passing on Thursday, October 15, describing her as a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend.
The actress was buried at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on Saturday, October 17, after a funeral gathering that brought her life and career into focus.
Her burial followed an announcement by her family inviting relatives, friends and well-wishers to assemble at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, before proceeding to the cemetery.
In a moving tribute, her family described her as a beautiful soul whose talent, kindness and passion would remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
“Your light may have gone out from this world, but your talent, beauty and kindness will forever live in our hearts,” the family said.
Her final message resurfaces
The actress’s death has also drawn attention to a social media post she shared in August, in which she urged people to embrace love and remember the temporary nature of life.
“One day we will leave this world. Let’s love lead,” she wrote.
The message resurfaced following news of her death, with fans expressing sadness and disbelief in the comments. Some said the words had taken on a more emotional meaning after her passing.
Her family said she had suffered from a kidney infection before her death. Some entertainment reports described her condition as kidney failure, although further medical details about her illness, treatment and final days have not been publicly disclosed.
From beauty pageants to Nollywood
Beyond acting, Abraham made her mark in the beauty pageant scene, earning the Beauty Queen South South 2020 title, which helped raise her profile in entertainment circles.
She combined her pageant involvement with acting, building a presence in Nollywood through appearances in film productions.
Reports following her death described her as a passionate performer whose screen presence earned her recognition among fans and colleagues.
One film credit that could be independently verified is Wrong Side of Love, a Nigerian romantic film released in 2024.
Abraham is listed in the cast as Farida, alongside Peter Sulaiman Abbas and Ray Adeka. The film was directed by Prosper Edesiri Arhawho.
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