The Nollywood industry has lost a legendary actor, Columbus Irosanga, leaving indelible marks on the hearts of fans and the online community.
His death was announced today via Instagram page by movie star Hilda Dokubo.
Taking to her timeline, she wrote, “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.”
She captioned her post, “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.”
Columbus Irosanga was a veteran actor, television personality, and a native of Okrika, Rivers State.
He was a senior lecturer at the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, and his most popular film works include “Issakaba” (2003) and “7 Kilometre” (2015).
He was the recipient of several awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama (City Peoples Entertainment Awards), Most Promising Actor in Nigeria (AMVCA), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Best of Nollywood Awards).
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Fans and movie lovers flooded the comment section to share their condolences. Some reactions are shown below:
honey_________pot_ said, “If u have watched isakaba you will know him.”
essential___vic said, “Take care of the living as much as you can for death is inevitable. Rip to the dead.”
taritatosky said, “”RIP Columbus Irisonaga. May your legacy live on in the hearts of those you touched through your craft. Condolences to his loved ones, especially the Uniport community”
rajisalihu28_eva said, “OMG…Rest in paradise IGBUDU💔💔.”
kelvineetalker said, “Oh the great nollywood idibia is dead.. rest well papa.”