Tinubu, Nollywood mourn veteran actor, Francis Duru
President Bola Tinubu, Nollywood practitioners, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, and fans mourned veteran actor and filmmaker Francis Duru after his death at age 57 following a brief illness. Tributes highlighted his decades-long career, versatility, mentorship of emerging talent, and notable roles such as Ahanna in the 1995 film Rattlesnake.
Pidgin: President Bola Tinubu, Nollywood people, Actors Guild of Nigeria, and fans don dey mourn veteran actor and filmmaker Francis Duru wey die at 57 years after short sickness. Tributes talk about im many years for career, how im versatile, how im dey mentor young talents, and im famous role like Ahanna for 1995 film Rattlesnake.
How this affects you: Francis Duru, his family, colleagues, fans, the Nigerian film industry, and African cinema are affected by his death at age 57 following a brief illness.
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