Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irisoanga, popularly known as “Igbudu,” has passed away.
The news of his death was announced by veteran actress and politician Hilda Dokubo in a post on Instagram.
Dokubo described Irisoanga’s passing as a significant loss to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and the Nollywood industry.
“Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the Lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu. There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this. This one is heavy on Uniport, Rivers State, and Nollywood,” she wrote.
Irisoanga’s death comes just days after the passing of Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu, who died at the age of 35.
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