Veteran Nollywood actor, Fabian Adibe, widely known for his role in the television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’, died after a brief illness.
Naijaonpoint reports that the demise of the movie star was first announced on Wednesday via social media by celebrity journalist cum founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, Seun Oloketuyi.
While initial reports did not specify a cause, Adibe’s daughter, Nkechi, in a post on Instagram on Thursday, paid tribute to her father, stating that he died after a brief illness.
She wrote, “With a heavy heart, I’m sharing that Chief Fabian Adibe, my dad, passed away after a brief illness. He was the best father anyone could think of. May God grant him eternal rest and peace.”
Born on December 1, 1943, in Owerri, Imo state, Adibe was a highly respected figure in the Nigerian film industry.
Adibe studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, where he received formal training in acting techniques.
His career spanned decades, but it was his performance in the 1987 NTA series adaptation of ‘Things Fall Apart’ that brought him into the national spotlight and cemented his place in Nigerian cultural history.
Beyond that iconic role, Adibe enjoyed a prolific career, appearing in a vast array of films. His notable works include ‘Broken Plate’, ‘Evil Desire’, ‘Peacemaker’, ‘Oke Belgium’, ‘The Prince and The Princess’, ‘Honourable’, ‘Billionaires Club’, and ‘Fire On The Mountain’.
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