Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga Dies, Hilda Dokubo, Others Mourn: "We Don't Have Forever Here"

• Actor Columbus Irosanga has reported passed on as his colleagues mourn him in several posts on social media
• The late actor was a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt before his unfortunate passing
• However, what led to his death was not stated as fans remembered his great acting prowess in some movies

The Nigerian movie industry known as Nollywood has been thrown into mourning once again as another great actor has reportedly passed on.

In a post on social media, it was reported that veteran actor, Columbus Irosanga, known for his role as a native doctor, had passed on.

Though details about the unfortunate incident were not stated, it mentioned that the actor was an academic in the Delta region in Nigeria.

Columbus Irosanga was a lecturer

In the post, it was disclosed that Columbus Irosanga was a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, department of Theater Arts.

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Popularly known for his great act as a powerful chief priest 'Igbudu' in a Nollywood blockbuster movie Isakaba shot in 2001.

Hilda Dokubo mourns

In a post on her Instagram page, the Nollywood actress wrote a short tribute to the deceased.

She stated that there cannot be a shortage of angels in heaven, that the few on earth would be called home early.

The politician remarked that it was a heavy blow on Uniport and the movie industry.

Actors who died months ago

The Nigerian entertainment industry had lost a few of its great actors, director, producers in the last few months.

Recently, 35-year-old actress, Pat Ugwu died in her prime. The sad news was broken by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, who is veteran in the industry.

Another talented director, Dimeji Ajiola, died after battling an undisclosed ailment a few months ago. His sad news was shared by Bolanle Ninalowo in a post on social media.

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Fans and colleague of the late actors have since been praying against such incidents from reoccurring in the movie industry ever again until Irosanga's death was announced.

See the post here:

What fans said about late Irosanga

Reactions have trailed the death of the Nollywood actor. Here are some of the comments below:

@queeny_deroyale:

"Ohh The great native doctor of Nigerian films. His eyes alone would scare you. RIP legend."

@im_loiss:

"This man can act omg."

@richkid_cree01:

"Rip man Favourite in clash of native doctors."

@theperfectgiftg:

"This is so sad.. Who will act eze mmuo now."

@eldercallistus_0147:

"Otuaka rest In peace."

@jay_scotch_autos:

"Resr in Peace Igbudu. He was born to execute that native doctor roles he always played."

@lulusmooth:

"My former lecturer is gone, rip."

@chi_buzorrrr:

"Chia we don’t have forever here."

Chijoke Ike passes on

Legit.ng had reported that Nollywood producer, Ajemba Stanley Chibueze, better known as Stanley on top had shared the sad news about Nollywood director, Chijioke Ike.

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In a post on Instagram, he announced the death of the producer and marketer, who died in his home.

The news came as a rude shock to many, as they all mourned the untimely demise of the Chijioke.

Source: Legit.ng