Home News The death of Dr. Columbus Irosanga, a veteran Nollywood actor The death of Dr. Columbus Irosanga, a veteran Nollywood actor Author - Ghanawerb February 07, 2025 0 Dr. Columbus Irosanga, a distinguished scholar and veteran Nollywood actor, has dead.Actress Hilda Dokubo posted the information on her Instagram page on Thursday. "There can't be a shortage of Angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na!" she stated in her passionate letter. Uniport, Rivers State, and Nollywood are heavily impacted by this."Our uncle, Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga, has departed to be with the Lord," she added. "Eh dein na mu ikoli." Dr. Irosanga, who was born and reared in Okrika, Rivers State, was well-known for his strong performances as chief priests in Nollywood movies, especially his famous part 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 many aspiring actors. His remarkable talent earned him multiple awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards, Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama at the City People Entertainment Awards, and Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). His cause of death has not been publicized, but his passing represents a significant loss to the academic and entertainment communities in Nigeria. Tags News Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Newer Older