The remains of late veteran Nollywood actor and culture ambassador, High Chief Dr. Eze Harris Udokamma Stephen Chuma-Odili, popularly known as Ogene Ogbunike will be committed to mother earth on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
His family in a statement signed by Chief Arch. Obi Odili (Ozoebube) informed that the funeral rites will commence on Friday, October 24, 2025, with a Night of Tributes scheduled to hold at Obi Ogene, Ogbunike, beginning at 5 p.m.
Eze Ogene will be interred on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a Funeral Mass at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Azu Ogbunike (Ogbamgba).
Traditional condolence visits will follow immediately after the interment at the deceased’s compound same day while the ceremonies will be concluded with an Outing Mass on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
It will be recalled that the late Anambra State-born journalist, actor, media consultant, and cultural ambassador, slumped and died during a community function while interacting joyfully with women dancers on Saturday 23rd August, 2025..
Ogene Ogbunike, a political commentator, cultural custodian and founder of Anambra Core Media Advocates (ACMA), was a strong advocate for truth and justice, who exhibited deep passion for Igbo heritage and community development.
