Jessica Ndigwe

Jessica Ifunanyachukwu Ndigwe, popularly known as JessCee, was a Nigerian actress, singer and songwriter whose creative journey also included beauty pageantry. She began building her public profile through pageants, representing Awka South Local Government Area at the Teen Queen Anambra State Grand Final in 2018 before competing in the Face of Glamorous Queen Miss Culture pageant in 2022. She entered the screen entertainment industry with an appearance in the Nigerian high school web series Mostly Straight in 2021. She later played Octavia in Season 2 of Class of Secrets, expanding her recognition among audiences of Nigerian digital series. Beyond acting, Jessica pursued music under the name JessCee. Her releases included Loyal, Halle, Won't Lie and MR MAN. She also had songwriting credits, including Woza, released in 2024. Her song Konami was released shortly before her death in August 2026. Jessica died in a fatal car accident at the age of 23. Her career, spanning acting, music and pageantry, reflected a young entertainer developing her creative identity and pursuing multiple artistic interests. She was laid to rest in Awka, Anambra State, in September 2026.