Entertainment of Thursday, 6 February 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga is dead

Veteran actor Columbus Irisoanga Veteran actor Columbus Irisoanga

Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irisoanga, popularly known as Igbudu has reportedly passed away.

Seasoned actress and politician Hilda Dokubo announed the passing of the veteran on her Instagram page.

According to her, Columbus Irisoanga's passing had a significant impact on Nollywood, Rivers State, and the University of Port Harcourt.

Sharing the news she wrote, “There can’t be shortage of Angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport Rivers state Nollywood."

Columbus’ death comes just a few days another Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu, died at the age of 35.

Many have been sharing their condolences as they pray for a peaceful rest for the veteran actor.

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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