Veteran Nollywood Actor, Rich Oganiru Is Dead

By Akinwale Kasali

Less than two weeks after the passing of Nollywood legend and thespian, Racheal Oniga, the make- believe industry has been dealt another blow with the death of Rich Oganiru.

Oganiru died  yesterday evening after a long illness, which has kept him bedridden for months.

The late veteran actor was seen in a viral video a few weeks ago, lying on his sick bed, and begged for financial assistance from well meaning Nigerians and colleagues as his health deteriorated.

In the appeal message, he said, “Please, everyone should reach out before he dies.”

Unfortunately, Oganiru didn’t survive, as the news of his death spread like wildfire, following the announcement by a friend  on Facebook of his death.

It would be recalled that Nine years ago, Oganiru was alleged to have murdered his millionaire wife, in other to inherit her properties leading to his arrest by the Police.

Information at the disposal of the media back in 2012 was that Oganiru was arrested following a petition by family and relations of his late wife who claimed that she was poisoned by the actor so that he could acquire her wealth.

Oganiru, however, maintained his innocence and said on numerous occasions that he never killed his multimillionaire wife.

The late Nollywood veteran featured in may films and would be remembered for his impact and interpretation of roles in the industry.