By Busari Kabirat
The veteran actress Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, better known for her role as Ovularia in the popular 80s TV series ‘The New Masquerade’, is dead at age 81.
The TV star who was born on 1st of December 1942, was confirmed dead by one the family member.
Evoeme Emekalam, a family member had in a released statement by the family, expressed their profound gratitude to fans, friends, and colleagues for all their support and the family requested privacy during this time.
He wrote, 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.
“Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her fans.
“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.”
Justina Ngozi Evoeme, a London based daughter of the deceased, described her mother’s death as painful and shocking, she wrote “I need to get my head around what has happened.”
