Birth Name: Rachel Oniga
Stage Name: Rachel Oniga
Birth Date: May 23, 1957 (Died July 31, 2021)
Occupation: Actress
Years Active: 1993 - 2021
Personal Life
Rachel Oniga was a Nollywood actress who was from Eku, Delta State in southern Nigeria. She was born in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and was a mother and grandmother.
Career
Oniga started her acting career in 1993 after she divorced her husband, featuring in the movie Onome. Her first Yoruba film was Owo Blow.
Among her acting credits include Sango and the TV series Super Story.
Death
The veteran actress died from a heat-related illness on July 30, 2021.
Movies
Owo Blow (1995)
Sango (1997)
Out of Bounds (1997)
Passion of Mind (2004)
Doctor Bello (2013)
30 Days in Atlanta (2014)
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017)
Rise of the Saints (2020)
A Naija Christmas (2021)
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