Nigerian actress, Ebube Nwagbo has announced the demise of her mother.

The 37-year-old actress broke the tragic news on her Instagram page in the early hours of Monday.

She also penned a tribute to her late mother who she described as “an angel”.

“Nnem Oma. Jee Nke Oma. You were a fighter. You fought till you breathed your last. You held on through the pains because you wanted to live for us. The strongest of them all. You raised a strong woman in me. I promise to be strong for daddy and my younger ones,” she wrote.

“Heaven just gained an angel. I know you are up there in heaven charming the angels with your beautiful smile and beautiful self. We are hurt, we are broken, but God knows best. He gives. He takes.

“He decided it was time for you to rest away from the pains. He couldn’t wait to have you in his bosom. We miss and love you mum. You will live in our hearts forever. Jee NkeOma C.C.N. Jee NkeOma Mama Oluebube.”

Friends, fans and colleagues of the actress have since taken to her comment section to offer their condolences.

Ebube had celebrated her late mother on the occasion of her 6oth birthday last October.

The Anambra-born star began her acting career in 2003 at the age of 20.

She has since starred in several Nollywood movies including ‘Widow’s cult’, ‘Eyes of the Nun’, ‘Arrested by Love’ among others.