By Akinwale Kasali
The death of Odira Nwobu, a popular Actor and Content Creator still remains a rude shock to the Nigeria Make Believe Industry, popular as Nollywood, and to many of his colleagues and fans.
However, despite the news that he died of high blood pressure at a Night Club in South Africa, it was gathered from his friends and colleagues that he had been involved in a ghastly motor accident that almost claimed his life months ago.
Sources informed the magazine that he had a Thanksgiving Service in South Africa before his passing.
His death was announced in a Facebook post on Monday by Awuzie Frankline, a blogger and content creator, who also posted a video of Nwobu’s lying lifeless.
Although Frankline did not state the circumstances surrounding Nwobu’s death, it was learned from the post that the actor reportedly died some hours after clubbing in South Africa over the weekend.
In a series of posts on Facebook, he wrote: “God Why ! ODIRA why leave us… The Call I received now was not a good one. #Odiegwu.”
In another post, Frankline wrote: “You were full of life even some hours ago in South Africa, and you even had your thanksgiving service just a few months ago. Many people came to celebrate with you. How can you return from South Africa lifeless? Honestly, I am drowning in tears. De@th is Rude. I am heartbroken.”
Evan Okoro, a comedian, also posted a picture of Nwobu on her Facebook page saying, “How now, I can’t believe this nooooo”.
According to reports from Stanley ontop, a popular producer and blogger, he had high blood pressure. “Omo, it’s well. Someone who was in the club last night. OMG, my heart is broken. Rest well, Odira. Black Monday in Nollywood.”
The late Nwobu was admired for his unique comedic style, memorable roles, and lively presence on screen. Over the years, he built a strong fan base and made notable contributions to Nollywood and digital content creation.
Tribute has been pouring in over his sudden demise, but the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, is yet to issue an official statement on his passing.
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