By Pamela Eboh
Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh (Emu of The Johnsons fame) has reportedly died on the way to the hospital after collapsing in an oil company toyshop in the company of her family members in Warri, Delta State
The 48-year-old actress who was still recovering from the loss of her only daughter, Aladi Godgift in October, 2020had recently opened up about her mental health battles.
Her words, “The death of my daughter is taking on my life. She was my best friend, my everything.”
Recall that the budding actress had complained of having mental issues after the passing of her daughter.
In one of her instagram posts, she said she was given a job which she failed to deliver because she was battling mental health.
According to the actress, the company did not understand what she was going through and, as such, filed a lawsuit against her.
‘Emu’ as she was also known, lamented that the company was suing her for a staggering amount, which she was unable to afford.
Ameh who started her career 27 years ago admitted that the lawsuit had taken a toll on her, but she wouldn’t allow it to weigh her down or kill her.
Sharing the video on Instagram, she included the caption, “Do me good. Because God is good.”
She said: “I have an issue right now that can take my life, but I won’t die. We would get over it. I was given a job but didn’t do it because I have mental health issues. Will people understand it if you have mental issues? No, they wouldn’t. They are slamming me with a bill, suing me. It’s okay”.
In November, the Nollywood actress, in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, explained how she gave birth at 13.
Her instagram page already with messages from celebrities which include, Yvonne Jegede, Padita Agu, former Big brother housemate, Neo Akpofure, Mercy Eke of the Big Brother among others.