Ada Ameh is a well-known actress in the Nigerian film industry, commonly referred to as Nollywood. She has been entertaining and captivating audiences for many years with her versatile acting abilities and dynamic performances. Over the course of her career, Ada has become a household name and a beloved figure in the industry, known for her natural talent and her ability to bring life to her characters.
Ada’s legacy in Nollywood is one of hard work and dedication to the craft of acting. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, captivating audiences with her range and her ability to bring depth to even the most challenging of roles. She found her way into Nollywood in 1996 through the cerebral producer Zeb Ejiro, who gave her her first acting role in the iconic movie ‘Domitila’. She once said in an interview, “we are here today because somebody like Zeb Ejiro discovered me from where I was born and raised in Ajegunle, Lagos. He allowed me to shoot my first movie, ‘Domitila’.” Ameh starred in several films such as “Blood Money”, “One Good Turn”, and “Phone Swap” and was deemed as one of Nollywood’s most versatile actresses. Her commitment to excellence has inspired and influenced many up-and-coming actors and actresses, making her an important figure in the history of Nollywood.
Ada’s impact on Nollywood extends beyond her on-screen performances. She is widely respected by her peers and colleagues in the industry, who see her as a role model and an example of how to achieve success through hard work and determination. Her unwavering passion for acting has inspired many to pursue their dreams, and her legacy continues to live on through the impact she has had on the next generation of actors and actresses in Nigeria.
Ada Ameh’s death in July 2022 at the age of 48 came as a shock to many. Ameh had reportedly struggled with mental health issues having undergone several heartbreaks in a recent period of time, before her daughter’s passing in 2020, Ada also lost six siblings as well as her father. Ada Ameh spoke openly about her struggles with depression and has made a significant mark in helping to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health.
Ada’s legacy to the future of the Nigerian film industry is one of excellence and inspiration. In speaking up about her struggles with mental health, Ada has left an imprint in showing how Nollywood can be used to alter public discourse surrounding mental health issues. By speaking up about her own struggles, Ada changed the stereotypes surrounding mental illness.
