By Abiola Olawale
The Nollywood industry has yet again been thrown into a mourning state as veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe has passed on.
It was gathered that Adigwe passed away in the late hours of Tuesday.
His demise has also been confirmed by a Movie Producer, Stanley Nwoko, who took to his official Instagram page.
“I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe.
“What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor,” Nwoko posted.
Adigwe is best known for paternal roles in Nollywood movies. He first achieved fame as Mr. B in the sitcom Basi and Company, and most recently featured in the 2019 blockbuster Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.
The New Diplomat also reports that Adigwe’s demise makes it the eight death tragedy that hit the Nollywood industry this year alone.
Below is the list of the Nollywood actors who passed away this year;
Amaechi Muonago is a veteran comic actor in the Nollywood industry who died on Sunday, March 24, after battling kidney disease for a long time.
Also, Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73. The actor was said to have died of cancer in Lagos State.
The sudden and shocking death of Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri happened on March 1, at the age of 44. Oyebamiji celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023.
Veteran actress, Ethel Ekpe, who adorned the Nigerian entertainment screen for years, died on Wednesday, February 7, in Lagos State. Ekpe is well known for playing the role of ‘Segi’ on the Nigerian Television Authority sitcom, ‘Basi and Company’. She died after a long battle with cancer.
Popular comic actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr. Ibu, died at the age of 62. Before his death, he had been hospitalized for several days and had one of his legs amputated as part of the treatment for his ailment.
Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderonmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’s Diary, died on Sunday, March 7.
John Paul Odonwodo also known as Junior Pope, passed away on April 11.
It was gathered that John Pope passed away in a boat accident that occurred on Wednesday. The late actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into the Anam River in Anambra.
