Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Mimi Orjiekwe, is going through a difficult time as she mourns the loss of her beloved father, Ozo Dr. Thomas Chukwuike Orjiekwe.
In a press statement shared on her Instagram page, Mimi revealed that her father passed away on November 4th, 2023, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
According to the family, no words can truly express the depth of their sorrow over his passing and how much they will miss him.
With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing onto glory of our dearly beloved father, brother, husband, and uncle, Ozo Dr. Thomas Chukwuike Orjiekwe (OCHENDO) after a brief illness.
He was surrounded by his loving family during his last earthly hours on that fateful November 4, 2023, a day we shall never forget!
Daddy, words alone cannot express the extent of the hurt we feel following your transition and how much we will miss you!
Go well… OCHENDO!
Details of the burial and funeral programs will be communicated in due course.
God bless you all.
In her caption, Mimi expressed her relief in knowing that he is now in a better place.
“DAD!! It brings me comfort knowing that you’re in a better place now. Love you till Eternity!!”
Numerous celebrities, including Uche Elendu and Pretty Mike, extended their condolences in her comment section.
This year, several celebrities have mourned the loss of their parents, from Funke Akindele to Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, Pasuma, Ebele Okaro, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Bobrisky, and many others who have lost their beloved parents.

