Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irosanga, popularly known for his role as a witch doctor, is dead.
His death was announced on Instagram on Thursday by his colleague, Hilda Dokubo.
Announcing his demise, Dokubo 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.”
Until his demise, Irosanga, a native of Okrika, Rivers State, was a veteran actor and television personality.
He was also a senior lecturer at the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt.
His most notable movie roles include Issakaba (2003) and 7 Kilometre (2015).
Throughout his remarkable career, he received numerous awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama (City People Entertainment Awards), Most Promising Actor in Nigeria (AMVCA), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Best of Nollywood Awards).
