Nollywood Actor, Big Larry Dies, Colleagues Mourn

By Akinwale Kasali

In a shocking development, Nollywood Actor, Big Larry, has passed on.

The popular actor known for his comical role in the industry passed on Friday, and  threw the Industry into mourning.

The news of his passing was announced on Instagram by film producer, Stanley Ontop.

According to Stanley, the exact cause of the actor’s untimely death is yet to be confirmed.

He wrote: “Breaking News: Nollywood actor Big Lary just passed away. Je nke Oma big. What caused his demise is yet to be ascertained. May your soul rest in peace, Big Lary. Nollywood Asaba Mourns. Shalom!!!”

Recall that Big Larry’s death comes just a few weeks after the passing of another Nollywood actress, Sharon Okpamen, following childbirth.

Meanwhile, fans and admirers of the late actor have flocked to the post’s comment section to pay tribute to him.

His demise has sent ripples of sadness across the Nollywood community, with many taking to social media to express their condolences.

Reactions from the entertainment world have been emotional and reflective of the shock felt by many.

Actress, Destiny Etiko expressed her disbelief with a single word: “Jesus.”

One Teoo wrote, “Ahhh this actor,” reflecting the collective sense of loss.

Didi Ezenwa shared, “Beyond shattered,” capturing the deep emotional impact of the news.

Real Charity Asuquo’s reaction was: “Jesus Christ. What!!”

The_micdibia simply stated, “RIP.”

De_great_mirabel commented, “Chai.”

Jennifer Ijeoma3 added, “Omoh this year wan carry everybody. May his soul rest in peace.

Since January 2024, Nollywood has lost a number of practitioners, including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Junior Pope, Sisi Quadri, and Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi‘ Oyeyemi.

Others who lost their lives include Olofa Ina, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Saratu Gidado, Reginald Ebere, Ethel Ekpe and Onyeka Onwenu.

In May, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) announced a four-day fasting and prayer session with Jerry Eze, the Streams of Joy International founder, against deaths in Nollywood.

Rollas said “Actors cannot continue to die like chickens,” adding that prayers were needed to avert more deaths in the industry.

He urged Nollywood actors and their supporters to join the programme to “deal with this ugly reproach”.

The prayer session held at the M & M Center in Garki, Abuja from May 2 to 5.