The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, Duro Michael.
Naijaonpoint reports that Nollywood producer, Stanley Ontop, announced Michael’s demise in a post on his Instagram page.
Stanley said Michael reportedly passed away a few days ago after battling a terminal illness.
He wrote: “Nollywood actor Duro Michael had kicked the bucket. He died a few days ago after battling a terminal illness… may his soul rest in peace. Omo, it’s well ooo. We no dey help ourselves in this Nollywood, and it’s too bad… No synergy.”
In 2022, Micheal, who had been bedridden for some time, received ₦5 million in financial support from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin towards his treatment, though his condition worsened.
In 2024, Michael appealed to producers for financial assistance and to continue casting him in movies.
Michael appeared in several Nollywood movies, including Midnight Love (2003) and The Guilty (2006).
In other news, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has raised concerns over the declining use of the Igbo language among the younger generation.
Naijaonpoint reports that in a Facebook post, the father of five said that many Igbo children today are unable to speak their mother tongue.
He described it as a failure that must be addressed by parents and the community.
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