NOLLYWOOD ACTOR EMMANUEL FRANCE PASSES AWAY
Veteran Nollywood actor Emmanuel France has passed away.
France, believed to be in his 80s, was celebrated for his roles in films such as Cross My Sin, She Is My Sister and The Director.
Nigerian filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe confirmed France’s death via his Instagram page on Monday, expressing sadness and recalling their fond memories together.
“Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s legends, Uncle Emmanuel France,” Ogedengbe wrote. “One of the actors I took to Tanzania in 2006. We shot three movies together: Cross My Sin, She Is My Sister and The Director. R.I.P.”
As of the time of this report, the cause of France’s death remains unconfirmed.
His passing has left fans and colleagues in shock and grief, coming just days after the death of another Nollywood actor, Big Larry.
More Stories
MILITARY DENIES BOMBING CIVILIANS IN SOKOTO COMMUNITIES
The Joint Task Force Northwest, Operation Hadarin Daji, has responded to reports alleging that a military fighter jet mistakenly bombed...
TINUBU CONGRATULATES GANDUJE ON 75TH BIRTHDAY
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr....
VIDEO: FIVE INJURED AS TWO BUSES COLLIDE IN LAGOS
Five people were injured in a collision involving an LT Bus and a T4 Bus at Iyana Era along the...
CHRISTMAS: CAN URGES FG TO ADDRESS HUNGER CRISIS
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to prioritize food security following the recent tragic stampedes...
FIGHTER JET AIMED AT LAKURAWA REPORTEDLY BOMBS TWO SOKOTO COMMUNITIES ‘MISTAKENLY’
Several lives were feared lost, and many others injured after a fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group mistakenly bombed...
PANIC AS GUNMEN KIDNAP ANAMBRA LAWMAKER
Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Reports...