Actress Hilda Dokubo has taken to social media to announce the death of veteran actor Columbus Irisoanga, popularly known as Igbudu, just hours after the untimely passing of 35-year-old actress Pat Agwu.
In a heartfelt post, Hilda Dokubo expressed the weight of the loss, especially the passing of Igbudu, a well-respected actor who contributed immensely to Nollywood, particularly in the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) Rivers State sector.
She shared, “There can’t be a shortage of Angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport Rivers State Nollywood.”
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Her words reflect the collective grief of a tight-knit community that has lost a figure who had a lasting influence on emerging talents and the Nollywood scene as a whole.
Igbudu’s contribution to Nollywood spanned decades, with a significant presence in several films that gained him recognition and respect.
As a pioneer in the Uniport Rivers State Nollywood, he mentored many actors and was deeply involved in nurturing the growth of young talents.
Here are some reactions
classy_imaima: “O my goodness, great man, may his soul rest in peace. Great actor”
official_bellarrr: “Sir Columbus. May his soul rest in peace. He taught me on several occasions when I was still in school”
noblemotivator: “Chai! Such a talented man. It’s well”
sonia.grey: “Oh my goodness.. he was my theatre arts lecturer in uniport May his soul rest in peace …wow”
chisom.ubochi.50: “Chia may his soul rest in peace”
daphney.thompson: “May his soul rest in peace”
successprince9: “May his soul rest in peace.”
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