By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Veteran Nigerian actor, Davis Offor, popular as Clarus has passed on.
The famous actor who featured alongside other renowned thespians in the popular “The New Masquerade” television drama series of many years, died at the age of 85.
His death was announced by a fellow actor Tony Akposheri, known in the New Masquerade as Zacky on his Facebook page on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Akposheri expressed shock and deep sorrow over the demise of his colleague of many years, and noted that nothing suggested that Offor will depart soon as he was full of life when they last met in the early weeks of 2026.
He described the late Offor as not just a colleague, but a friend and brother whose warmth and presence lightened up any space.
“Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Offor, fondly known as Clarus from New Masquerade is gone .
“We crossed into the New Year together laughing , talking , sharing memories ,and speaking hopefully about the days ahead. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you.
“You were more than a familiar face on screen. You were a friend ,a brother ,a man with warmth, humour and a presence that could light up any space.
” It is hard to believe that the voice I heard not long ago is now a memory. Hard to accept that someone so full of life can suddenly become a story we tell”, Akposheri stated .
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