Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has reacted to the passing of popular plus-sized dancer, Chinelo Vivian Muomah.
Kemi Filani reported two weeks back that the dancer and mum of two was announced dead. According to reports, she died in a popular hospital in VGC, Lagos, from complications during a surgery.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, Rita revealed that she expected Chinelo to debunk the news until she saw the pamphlets announcing her demise.
Rita said her heart sank, her hands went cold, and suddenly the world around her felt heavy. She said she can’t believe the dancer is gone, as she noted how death has a way of snatching people away too soon, leaving others with only memories.
Rita questioned whether those who body-shamed the dancer, pointing at her tummy and mocking her imperfections, are happy over her demise. She added that they planted the insecurities, pushed her into a corner and in the end, she went in for a surgery she never returned from.
“Chaiiii!
I was expecting her to debunk the story of her death, tagging it an expensive rumour, not until I saw these pamphlets on her page.
My heart sank, my hands went cold, and suddenly the world around me felt heavy.
I still can’t believe she’s gone. How do you accept that someone full of life, laughter, and light is no longer here with us?
Death has a way of snatching people away too soon, leaving them with only memories to hold on to.
Hers will forever remain a treasure – her kindness, strength, and joy.
And to those who constantly body shamed her, pointing at her tummy and mocking her imperfections – well done.
You planted the insecurities, you pushed her into a corner, and in the end, she went in for a surgery she never returned from.
Are you happy now? She’s gone.
You can now rest, isn’t it?
But remember this:
The blood of her silence, the tears of her struggle, and the weight of your words will echo louder than your laughter ever did.
Social media was meant to be a place where people come to vent their sorrows, struggles, and depression in a bid to derive joy and enjoy peace of mind coupled with constant happiness, but no. These netizens have turned it into a weapon— mocking, judging, and adding more pain to already wounded souls.
It is bad, very bad.
She was more than her body; she was light, love, and human, and now, all we have left is her memory.
Rest well, dear one. Your absence is deeply felt, but your impact will never fade.
I pray for God’s comfort upon your great family, giving them fortitude to bear the loss, Amen. Ije Oma Nnem ooo”.