Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu is dead.
Glamtush reports that popular Nollywood actor, Odira Nwobu, has passed away. 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 lying lifeless.
Although Frankline did not state the circumstances surrounding Nwobu’s alleged death, it was gathered 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.”
Another comedian, Evan Okoro, also posted a picture of Nwobu on her Facebook page saying, “How no I can’t believe this nooooo.”
Unconfirmed reports claim that the late Odira suffered from high blood pressure before he suddenly passed away in his room. He even posted a photo on social media hours before his passing.
Meanwhile, there hasn’t been any official statement by Nwobu’s family regarding his death.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
