Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Chief Fabian Adibe Dies at 82: "May His Noble Soul Rest in Peace"
- Nigeria and the movie industry have been thrown into mourning following the announcement of the demise of veteran actor Fabian Adibe
- Fabian Adibe was said to have passed away on Wednesday at 2:30 AM at the age of 85, as announced by Seun Oloketuyi
- The news of his death has caused widespread sadness online, coming just days after the loss of prominent Yoruba actor, Chief Koran
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Fabian Adibe. As reported online, Adibe died on Wednesday at 2:30 am at the age of 85.
Adibe, best known for his iconic role in the film adaptation of Chinua Achebe's classic novel Things Fall Apart, was a star of the Nigerian film industry.
As a member of the Odunke Artists group in the 1970s, Adibe was among the talented young actors who made significant contributions to Nigerian theatre and film. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers.
Source: Instagram
Details surrounding Adibe's demise are still sketchy, but his passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi announced the news on his Instagram page, paying tribute to Adibe's contributions to Nollywood.
The industry will surely miss this veteran actor, but his body of work will live on as a testament to his enduring legacy.
He wrote:
"Things Fall Apart Actor Fabian Adibie is Dead. 2:30am this morning. Details later."
See his post here:
Nollywood Loses 2 Filmmakers in Owerri
A sombre mood has enveloped the Nollywood community following the untimely deaths of a rising actor.
Evans and Director of Photography Nnunu died in an incident that occurred in Owerri, Imo state, after a filming session.
According to reports, the producer celebrated the crew's efforts with consumables, and this was when the tragedy struck.
Many mourn Fabian Adibe's death
Read some reactions below:
@kolawoleolufemi said:
"May his departed noble soul rest in peace."
@ChelseaGay19245 said:
"Sad to hear about Chief Fabian Adibe's passing. He was a true icon of Nollywood. May he rest in peace."
@LorenzoMenakaya said:
"He went on to feature in Nollywood classics such as Isakaba, Billionaires’ Club, Dangerous Mind and many others. Known for his calm, fatherly roles, Chief Adibe was part of the pioneering generation that gave Nollywood its first credibility. His legacy will forever be remembered."
Two cinematographers die in auto crash
Legit.ng earlier reported that it was a sad day for the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, after two of its members died in a car crash.
Movie producer Stanley Ontop shared the heartbreaking update, disclosing that the auto crash happened in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and other colleagues in the movie industry have also mourned the deceased.
Source: Legit.ng
