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• Late Sharon Okpamen
Nollywood actress and media personality, Sharon Okpamen, has tragically passed away following childbirth.
Here are ten things to know about the late Actress Sharon Okpamen
1. Sharon Okpamen was born on February 16, 1989, in Abudu, Edo State, Nigeria.
2. She was raised in her hometown of Abudu, Sharon spent her formative years in Edo State.
3. She attended Mary Milek Nursery and Primary School and University Preparatory Secondary School (UPSS) in Benin. She later studied English at the National Open University (NOUN).
4. Sharon began her acting career in 2010 with the film Touch Not My Crown, a role given to her by John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.
5. Over the years, Sharon appeared in over 100 films and made a name for herself in Nollywood.
6. In addition to acting, she produced her own film, Night Hustlers.
7. Sharon gave birth to her second child just a month before her tragic passing.
8. After giving birth, Sharon fell into a coma and could not recover.
9. Sharon Okpamen passed away on August 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy in the film industry.
10. Her death has been deeply mourned within the Nollywood community, where she was a respected and beloved figure. (Nigerian Tribune)