Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwo who has
been battling with chronic diabetic sore for some time now has
finally died.
He died yesterday evening, after he
developed fever and was rushed to the hospital when had
complications and later gave up the ghost. Confirming Madubogwo’s
demise on the film makers’ platform on WhatsApp called Film4Life
Monday evening, veteran producer, Chidi Nwokeabia wrote, “Obi is
dead, We just spoke to the wife. He developed fever yesterday, went
to the hospital this morning, had complications and died. The family
will be taking the corpse home tomorrow.” Also, the newly elected
president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Mr. Emeka Rollas
confirmed the news of his death to Vanguard, saying “It’s sad
that after receiving Oni’s congratulatory message on the telephone,
he didn’t live to see me face to face and thereafter meet the
reforms we are about bringing to AGN with this new excos.” “Obi
was part of this dream to see that I become the President of the
Guild. Last year, I Chaired the event organized by his Saving Life
for Africa Diabetes Foundation. We talked about how I would use AGN
to help drive his foundation if become president of the guild. This
is another sad day for Nollywood, ” he reacted.
Madubogwo, who was known for his role
as ‘King of Musanga’ was formerly on admission at the Federal
Medical Centre, FMC, Ebute Meta, YABA, Lagos State.
The actor was known for his lead roles
in movies such as ‘Passion of my blood’, ‘Mothers-in-Law’,
The King of Musanga’ amongst others.
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