The death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, the founder of the Africa Academy Movie Awards (AMAA), has caused the music duo PSquare to post a message of condolence on Instagram.
Goldennewsng reports that after spending days in a coma, Ms. Anyiam-Osigwe passed away on Monday in a Lagos hospital.
The twin brothers shared a statement on Tuesday in which they expressed their shock at learning of the death.
They claim that it is impossible to write their history without mentioning the deceased.
The duo’s statement reads: “We are devastated to learn about the passing of an Amazon and a woman we have known as family for decades now.
“Madam Peace, as we fondly call her, beyond being one of Nollywood’s biggest advocates and promoters globally, played an instrumental role in our career.
“For which we remain grateful.
“The history of P-SQUARE cannot be written without a mention of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Anyiam-Osigwe family, AMAA, the African Film industry, AMP and the various charities she was a part of.
“You do not bear this great loss alone, we are with you.
“God bless and keep you Madam Peace.
“Rest well.
“Yours,
“Peter & Paul Okoye.”