Sharon Okpamen, a well-known Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, passed away on August 25, 2024, leaving her family, fans, and the Nollywood industry devastated.
The 35-year-old actress’s demise was announced by a colleague and movie producer, Stanley Ontop, on August 25, 2024, through his Instagram.
Stanley Ontop shared the late Sharon Okpamen’s photo with a heartfelt caption, “Nollywood Actor and Producer Sharon Okpamen have unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood and the Edo entertainment industry.”
Likewise, according to several reports, Sharon went into a coma for days after her second childbirth, which caused her demise.
In response to the announcement of her demise, many of her fans and followers expressed their heartfelt condolences to her husband and family.
Talking about Sharon Okpamen’s husband, according to reports, Okpame and her husband welcomed their new baby on July 31, 2024. Still, other details, including his name and personal life, are not available publicly.
Furthermore, Sharon Okpamen shared a picture of a man on her Instagram on September 18, 2016, with the caption, “D look on his face when you refuse ur husband a favour.” However, it is not clear whether the man is her husband.
Late Sharon Okpamen began her acting career in 2010
Nollywood star, internet personality, and film producer Sharon Okpamen started her career in the Nollywood industry in 2010 with the movie Touch Not My Crown, directed by John Okafor.
Furthermore, in her career span of over 13 years, Sharon appeared in over 100 movies and established her reputation as one of the most influential actresses in Nollywood.
Sharon was also a producer in the Edo entertainment industry, a well-known entrepreneur, and a humanitarian. She further became CEO and founder of several production companies, including Sharonnyglamorword, Sharonny Productions Ent, and Sharonokpamentv.
Similarly, Sharon’s YouTube channel, with around 11.5k subscribers and 21 videos, includes short movies showcasing her exceptional acting skills. Her most popular movie, EWEMADE, has around 96k views on YouTube.
Sharon Okpamen’s contribution to the Nollywood industry as an actress and producer and her legacy will always be remembered.
Additional Information
- Sharon Okpamen was born on February 16, 1989, in Benin, Edo, Nigeria. She attended Mary Milek Nursery School and University Preparation Secondary School in Benin.
- She graduated from the National Open University and further began her career as an actress and filmmaker. Sharon has around 16.8k Instagram followers.
