Nigerian content creator and actor, Odira Nwobu, has reportedly passed away.
The news was first shared on Monday by blogger and content creator Awuzie Frankline via Facebook, alongside a video showing Nwobu lying lifeless. Frankline did not provide details on the circumstances of Nwobu’s death but noted that it occurred just hours after a night out in South Africa over the weekend.
In a series of emotional posts, Frankline wrote:
“God! Why, ODIRA, why leave us… The call I received just now was not a good one. #Odiegwu.”
He continued in another post:
“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. Death is rude. I am heartbroken.”
Nigerian actor Stanley Ontop also confirmed the report on Instagram, writing:
“Sad News: 💔🤦♂️ Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu reportedly passes on in South Africa 🇿🇦 in the early hours of today. He died of high blood pressure after returning from a night outing this morning in SA. Rest in peace champ 💔🤦♂️”
Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn Nwobu’s sudden passing, expressing shock and sorrow at the news.