Rachel Oniga (23 May 1957 – 31 July 2021) was a Nigerian film actress.

Early life and career

Originally from

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, Delta State in

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, although she was born on 23 May 1957 in

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. She began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce. She worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a

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Consultant Company before her first movie titled ''Onome'' and her debut

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movie was ''Owo Blow''. Over the years, Oniga has featured in notable Nigerian films such as Sango, a movie scripted by

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, produced and directed by

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and

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's television series,

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Personal life

Oniga became a grandmother when her daughter Georgia delivered a baby.

Death

Oniga died on 30 July 2021 from a heart-related ailment.

Selected filmography

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Owo Blow ''Owo Blow'' is a 1996 Yoruba-language drama film directed by Tade Ogidan. It was made in 3 parts namely; ''The Genesis'', ''The Revolt'', and ''The Final Struggle''. It served as the first acting role for Femi Adebayo, Rachael Oniga and Bimbo Ak ...

'' (1995) *'' Sango'' (1997) *''Out of Bounds'' (1997) *''Passion of Mind'' (2004) *''Power Of Sin'' *''Restless Mind'' *''

Doctor Bello ''Doctor Bello'' is a 2013 Nigerian adventure drama film directed by Tony Abulu starring Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Justus Esiri, Ebbe Bassey and Jon Freda. Cast *Isaiah Washington *Vi ...

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30 Days in Atlanta ''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...

'' (2014) *''

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel ''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Zainab Balogun as Ope * Kenneth Okolie as Dej ...

'' (2017) *''Power of 1'' (2018) *'' Rise of the Saints'' (2020) *'' Inspector K'' (2020-2021) *'' My Village People'' (2021) *''

Progressive Tailors Club ''Progressive Tailors Club'', is a Nigerian political satire film directed by Biodun Stephen and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi. The film stars Beverly Osu, Uzor Arukwe, Funnybone, and Blessing Jessica Obasi with Rachael O ...

'' (2021) *''

Love Castle ''Love Castle'' is a 2021 Nigerian film directed by Desmond Elliot, produced by United States-based Nigerian, Beatrice Funke Ogunmola and co-produced by Victor Ogunmola. The film centers on themes of tradition and family ties; it portrays Nige ...

'' (2021) *''

A Naija Christmas ''A Naija Christmas'' is a 2021 Nigerian Christmas film directed by Kunle Afolayan and starring Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara and Rachel Oniga. The film was released on Netflix on December 16, 2021. It is the first Nigerian Christmas fil ...

'' (2021) *Surprise Wedding (2017) * Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oniga, Rachael 1957 births 2021 deaths Nigerian film actresses Actresses from Delta State Actresses in Yoruba cinema 20th-century Nigerian actresses 21st-century Nigerian actresses