Photos And Video From The Burial Of Makeup Artiste, Abigail Frederick Emerges

Makeup artiste Abigail Fredrick, 24, was buried in her hometown in Ikot Udoma after her body was exhumed following an order from the Akwa Ibom State Governor.

Fredrick was among five film crew members who died in a boat accident on the River Niger.

The remains of 24-year-old Nollywood makeup artist Abigail Fredrick were buried on Monday in her hometown, Ikot Udoma, located in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

VerseNews recalls that Fredrick was one of the five film crew members, including actor Junior Pope, who tragically lost their lives when their boat capsized on the River Niger last Wednesday.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State directed that Fredrick’s body be returned to the state for a proper burial after reports indicated she had been initially buried near the riverbank.

As a result of the governor’s order, her body was exhumed on Sunday, April 14, 2024, and a candlelight procession was held in her honor.

Ubong David, a Facebook user, shared photos from the burial and described the funeral service, which took place at the family compound and was conducted by the Church of Christ, Ikot Udoma.

David wrote: “Today, the late Abigail Frederick, the Nollywood makeup artist who tragically lost her life in the ill-fated boat mishap, has been laid to rest at the family compound in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area.

“The funeral service was conducted by the Church of Christ, Ikot Udoma, and was attended by various dignitaries, including the Eket Transition Committee Chairman, Akaniyene Tommey; Commissioner for Tourism, Charles Udoh; SA on Entertainment, Moses Eskor; Godfada Uko, members of the Eket Transition Committee; Nollywood actress Eve Esin; the Nollywood community, friends, and sympathizers.”

See burial photos of the makeup artiste, Abigail Fredrick