Veteran Nollywood Actor, Rich Oganiru Dies

Nigerian actor Rich Oganiru has died. The actor reportedly died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 after being ill for months.

The news of his passing away was announced on social media by his friend, EmstarVee:

“BREAKING……..Sunset At Noon, Tuesday 10th August 2021! Ahem… I’ve lost a good friend like a brother for years, a great Nollywood actor par excellence. I’m just speechless. R.I.P Amb. Rich Oganiru,” EmstarVee wrote.

About two weeks before his death, a video of Oganiru lying in his sick bed surfaced on the internet. In it, the actor was appealed for financial assistance.

Rich Oganiru, who has been in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades, has featured in over 300 films that include Queen of Hasso Rock, Wasted Effort, Pay Day, Lacrima, Stoneface in Love, Givers Never Lack, His Majesty, Yellow Fe Rich Odichinma Azu ver, My Destiny, Battle Of The Rich, Political Control, Touching Love, Total Control, and Last Confession amongst others.