{
  "id": 11421348,
  "title": "Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha loses father",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/actress-chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-loses-father",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/actress-chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-loses-father/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. In an emotional Instagram post, the actress expressed her grief, stating that her father had \"gone to be with the Lord.\" Chukwuka revealed that she lost her mother 13 years ago, leaving her without either parent. She described her late father as \"my daddy, papa’m, obara’m, my comfort\" and expressed gratitude for his long life and the opportunity to see his children and grandchildren. Chukwuka also reflected on the pain of losing a parent, regardless of their age, stating that no matter how many years one is given with a parent, they still want one more conversation, one more embrace, and one more day. She requested that the public keep her, her siblings, and the Chukwuka family in their prayers as she comes to terms with her grief.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. The actress disclosed this in an emotional post on Instagram on Friday, saying her father had “gone to be with the Lord.” Chukwuka said she lost her mother 13 years ago and described the death of her father as painful, noting Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha mourns her father's death",
    "Father Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka passes away, joins the Lord",
    "Actress expresses grief, gratitude for father's long life"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha loses father",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/actress-chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-loses-father-11425100",
        "published": "2026-10-02T11:28:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Actress Chioma Chukwuka announces death of father in emotion laden post",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/actress-chioma-chukwuka-announces-death-of-father-in-emotion-laden",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}