How Comedian MC Peteru Died Of Cancer; Celebrities Mourn

By Akinwale Kasali

When the news of the death of Ibadan, Oyo based Comedian and Compere, Oluwatobi Owomoyela, popularly known as MC Peteru, was broken  numerous fans and colleagues, were in  shock.

The upcoming Comedian allegedly died of Cancer.

Peteru,  known for his unique delivery in mimicking people, among other talents, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

The Ibadan-based celebrity is one of the fastest-rising comedians who has made a name for himself in the South-West of Nigeria, having worked with some of the industry’s biggest names.

Several reports say MC Peteru had been nursing cancer of the lungs for a long time. On his death, his colleagues in the Nigerian entertainment industry have taken to Instagram to express their grief.

Muyiwa Ademola, shared a video on his Instagram page early Thursday saying, “This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world in this manner? Hmmm… it is well.

“Please be kind to one another as we don’t even know what we are individually passing through! I learnt Peteru died of cancer. You were battling such burden yet I never saw you without a smile! It is well. It is well. It is well. Journey well great guy. I am out of words tonight.”

Actress Funmi Awelewa also took to her page to mourn Peteru.

“With many heart broken smileys, Awelewa wrote “Peteru. Unquestionable God.”

Lepacious bose wrote: “Another one????I All these deaths leave me weak…. No naaaaa!!!! I am tired! I am drained!!! I am weak!!! Just too many bad news back to back it’s crazy and crumbling! Father Lord can we just have a break from all this pain and sadness this season? I seem to be crying more than am laughing….

Am really tired ”

Princesscomedian wrote: “soooo heartbreaking, he just buried his dad weeks ago may his gentle soul rest in peace”

9iceofficial wrote: “Lord the great king, God the Almighty….. This is so sweet to me lord.. Peter.”

m___o___c wrote: “Rest well Peteru, the pain was too much. May God forgive your sins