Muna Obiekwe's Sister Blasts Those Who Blame Him For Not Asking For Help

Late actor, Muna Obiekwe's step sister Chinwe Obiekwe has opened up to the press on the illness which claimed his life. Chinwe Obiekwe responded to questions in an interview with Inside Nollywood during her brother's burial. She had some harsh words for those who blame him for not asking for public help. She said;

To those who say he did not open up. I'm going to use this term ...F-k them..Now that he is dead..Did those people come to contribute to his burial? So this is the reason he saw everything and refused to ask for help.

See photos from Muna Obiekwe's burial here. Keep reading for more...

Photos From Muna Obiekwe's Burial

Muna Obiekwe died of Kidney failure last month, January 18 and though many were shocked by the suddenness of his passing, details of how long he has been battling the ailment were later revealed by his producer, actress Vera Kanu, who was a mother figure to him, read here.

Muna's sister also spoke out, blasting those who blame him for refusing to beg publicly for funds to take care of him. She said he hoped their family would take care of him but the situation got worse over a short period of time. Click to read her interview here.

The late actor has now been laid to rest earlier today in his hometown of Umudioka in Anambra state. Muna is survived by two children. May his soul rest in peace Amen

Tonto Dikeh's Emotional Tribute for Muna Obiekwe - 'I Can Only Wish There is Life After Death'

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh did not immediately come out with a tribute for late Muna Obiekwe but it seems that's because the loss really hit her hard. Tonto and Muna starred opposite each other in several movies, and the actress reflects in the write-up she shared today about the pains of being a celebrity and having to sometimes hoard your privacy to your own detriment.

Just sitting here gazing at a picture of a boy I know but now gone because of an illness that would have been managed. The thought of his lifeless body brings me so much pain and sadness and it is not because I was close to him nor that I cared so much about him but just a mere reflection of how wicked the world is, the extent we go just to hide our pain to avoid being a laughing stock, Gossip item, abused, bullied on social medias and even betrayed by some trusted friends & even our so called Families*

#RIPMuna - Read Tributes From Genevieve, Jim Iyke, Rita Dominic, Van Vicker, John Dumelo

Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe has passed on but his memory continues to live on the minds of his fans and those he worked with in the industry. Some people were thrown off by the fake account denying the actor's death, but now the confirmation has been verified, tributes continue to flood in.

Genevieve Nnaji, Halima Abubakar, John Dumelo, Van Vicker and more are among his colleagues who have shared their grief about the untimely death on social media.

#RIPMunaObiekwe - Tributes Flow As Nollywood Says Goodbye to One Of Their Own

Actors Yvonne Jegede, Ini Edo, Stella Damasus, Uche Jombo, & Mike Ezu are among the colleagues who have put up tributes and brief eulogies to Muna Obiekwe whose death was announced yesterday, Jan 18 2014.

Actress Yvonne Jegede wrote,

"Some times i wish we don't take some things for granted. Been calling and his phone is switched off. I wish i could have a short chat with you now. I wish i could just see you one more time. My friend, my colleague, my boss, my senior, my GUYYYYYY... Tears won't stop, my heart beating faster, Bless the day i met you, bless your soul, bless your family you left behind. #nollywoodactor #nollywoodhulk #nollywoodlover #nollywoodworker #sabiguy REST IN PEACE MUNA OBIEKWE #WeLoveMunaObiekwe"

Details Of Kidney Disease That Killed Muna Obiekwe + Why He Refused Public Donations

Muna Obiekwe died of Kidney failure yesterday and new details of how long he has been battling the ailment have been revealed by his producer, actress Vera Kanu, who was a mother figure to the late actor. She disclosed that he discovered his kidney problem a long time ago but like most people, he thought he could manage it.

He only took his drugs and medication once in a while as ‘Muna never believed the ailment could lead to his death. He believed he would survive it like he did the gunshot and death of his parents. He was not a man given to worrying about things. He believed it was not a coincidence his parents named him Munachimso, a name which means God is walking with me.’