Celebrated Nollywood actor and content creator Odira Nwobu has reportedly died in South Africa, Nairobi News has learnt.
According to unconfirmed reports, the beloved thespian passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after allegedly suffering from high blood pressure.
Several West African news outlets reported that actor Odira Nwobu had returned home from a night out before his sudden death.
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An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death is still awaited.
News of his passing was first shared by Awuzie Frankline, who announced the tragedy through a Facebook post on Monday, November 24.
The blogger also posted a video showing Nwobu lying lifeless.
In a series of emotional Facebook posts, he wrote:
“God why! ODIRA why leave us… The call I received now was not a good one. #Odiegwu.”
In another heartbreaking post, Frankline added:
“You were full of life just hours ago in South Africa, and you even had your thanksgiving service a few months back. Many people came to celebrate with you. How can you return from South Africa lifeless? Honestly, I am drowning in tears. Death is rude. I am heartbroken.”
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Nwobu’s death comes only months after he survived a ghastly road accident.
A viral video of the incident showed bystanders pulling victims from the wreckage.
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