President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolence message after veteran actors John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu and Quadri Oyebamiji, known as Sisi Quadri, passed away last week.
The Yoruba Nollywood actor, Oyebamiji, who celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023, died on Friday. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry.
On Saturday, another Nollywood actor, Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, died.
In a statement released on Sunday, Tinubu, through his Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the president condoles with the families of these “gifted thespians who brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians by the exercise of their geniuses.”
“The President also commiserates with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), and the entire creative community, assuring them of his support, thoughts, and prayers in this time of grief.
“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning.”
Among others who have expressed their condolences on the death of the actors is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
In a condolence message posted on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Sunday, Obi stated that Mr Ibu’s death was a huge loss, not just to the entertainment industry, but to the nation.
