Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, has been reported. News of his demise was published on social media on Tuesday.
Adigwe’s death was announced by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page.
Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.”
Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River.
The actors were said to be on their way to a location when the incident occurred.
Adigwe gained recognition primarily for portraying fatherly characters in Nollywood films.
His breakthrough role came as Mr. B in the popular sitcom Basi and Company.
He also appeared in the highly successful 2019 movie, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.
He was born in Enugu State, where he spent his early years. He later moved to Austria, where he completed his primary and secondary school education.