Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu Dies In South Africa
Nollywood actor and content creator Odira Nwobu has reportedly died in South Africa shortly after a night out, with reports suggesting high blood pressure as the cause.
The news was first made public by film producer and activist Stanley Ontop, who said Nwobu passed away in the early hours of November 24, 2025.
According to him, Odira Nwobu had returned from an outing when his health reportedly took a serious turn, leading to his unexpected death.
Another confirmation came from blogger and content creator Awuzie Frankline, who shared the development on Facebook along with a short video.
While Frankline did not provide full details of what happened, he wrote that Nwobu died only hours after spending the weekend clubbing in South Africa.
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In a series of posts on Facebook, he wrote: “God Why ! ODIRA why leave us… The Call I received now was not a good one. #Odiegwu.”
“You were full of life even some hours ago in South Africa, and you even had your thanksgiving service just a few months ago. Many people came to celebrate with you. How can you return from South Africa lifeless? Honestly, I am drowning in tears. Death is Rude. I am heartbroken.”
Comedian Evan Okoro also expressed disbelief on Facebook, sharing Nwobu’s photo and saying, “How no I can’t believe this nooooo”.
Earlier this year, Odira Nwobu had been involved in a serious car accident, an incident that many fans remembered as they reacted to the new reports.
Some people suggested that lingering health issues or stress might have played a part, while others speculated that the outing in South Africa may have worsened an existing condition.
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