Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga, Is Dead

Popular veteran Nollywood actor Dr. Columbus Irosanga, is dead

The news was shared by actress Hilda Dokubo on her Instagram page on Thursday. In her heartfelt message, she 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 continued, “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the Lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.”

He was born and raised in Okrika, Rivers State, Dr. Irosanga was widely known for his powerful portrayals of chief priests in Nollywood films, particularly his iconic role as “Igbudu” in the 2001 blockbuster Isakaba.

In addition to his acting career, Dr. Irosanga was a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, where he mentored numerous aspiring actors.

The cause of his death has not been disclosed