- By Kami Opeyemi
A major actress in one of Nigeria’s most popular Television series, The New Masquerade, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, is dead.
Evoeme, whose name in the popular TV series was Ovularia, die in PortHarcourt at the age of 81.
She had earlier been rumoured dead in 2019. A statement by the family of the actress called for support and understanding at this time of their grief.
The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing.
“We thank you all for your support and for respecting our privacy at this time. God bless you all and may our dear Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme rest in perfect peace, now and always.”