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Nollywood loses another veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe 

 

Barely two weeks after the death of Junior Pope Odonwodo, another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead.

 

It was gathered that the veteran actor died on Tuesday evening.

 

His demise was confirmed by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, via a post on his Instagram page.

 

In the now viral message, he noted that the cause of the death of the veteran actor has not been disclosed.

 

Speaking via his verified social media handle, he wrote: “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe.

 

“What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor.”

 

Adigwe was best known for portraying fatherly roles in Nollywood films.

 

He first achieved fame as Mr. B in the sitcom ‘Basi and Company’, and most recently featured in the 2019 blockbuster ‘Living in Bondage’

 

Beside acting, Adigwe was also a singer. 

 

 

Prior to his demise, the Nigerian movie industry had lost six other prominent actors in 2024.

 

They are Sisi Quadri, Mr. Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Andy Best, Jumoke Aderounmu and Junior Pope.