LAI Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has described the sudden death of Moji Olaiya, a popular actress as a big loss, especially to her family, the movie industry and indeed all her friends and admirers.

In a statement issued in Beijing, China, on Thursday, May 25, the minister said he received the news of Olaiya’s untimely death with rude shock and disbelief.

He said the contributions of the late actress to the growth of the burgeoning Nollywood would never be forgotten.

Mohammed prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, and for strength and comfort to her family and friends.

—  Jun 5, 2017 @ 01:00 GMT