Naija entertainment industry don suffer one big blow as veteran actor Davis Ofor, wey dem sabi well as Clarus for dat popular 1980s sitcom New Masquerade, don die at 85 years old.
The news of him death come out on Tuesday, and na fellow actor Tony Akposheri announce am for Instagram. Akposheri yarn say him shock and sad for the loss of the veteran actor.
Akposheri talk say dem just dey together for New Year celebration, wey dem laugh, yarn about life, and share memories. “We cross into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead,” Akposheri write for him Instagram post.
Him add say: “We spoke about life, about plans, about how far we had come. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you.”
The fellow actor describe Ofor as more than just actor wey people know for TV. “You were more than a familiar face on screen. You were a friend, a brother, a man with warmth, humour, and a presence that could light up any space,” Akposheri write.
Him talk say e hard to believe say the voice wey him hear not long ago don turn to memory now. “Hard to accept that someone so full of life can suddenly become a story we tell,” Akposheri add.
Davis Ofor rise to prominence for him role as Clarus for New Masquerade, one Naija most popular television comedy show wey dey air for Nigerian Television Authority for 1980s. Him character become household name across the country.
For now, details about wetin cause him death no dey available yet. The family nor make any official statement about the matter.
New Masquerade na classic Nigerian sitcom wey capture the hearts of millions of Nigerians for 1980s. The show use comedy to address social issues, and Clarus character na one of the most memorable for the series.
Ofor performance as Clarus earn am national recognition and make am beloved by audiences of all ages. Even after many years, the character still dey resonate with generations of viewers.
For him tribute, Akposheri write: “Rest well, my friend. You came, you gave joy, you made your mark, and you will never be forgotten.”
The news of Ofor death don spread across social media, with many Nigerians sharing their condolences and memories of the veteran actor. Fans dey remember how Clarus character always bring laughter and joy to their homes.
New Masquerade remain one of Nigeria most iconic television shows, and Ofor contribution to the series go continue to be celebrated. The show feature other memorable characters like Gringory, Zebrudaya, and Jegede Shokoya.
As Naija entertainment industry dey mourn this loss, many dey remember how Ofor and him colleagues help shape early Nigerian television comedy. Their work pave way for the Nollywood wey we know today.
The legacy of Davis Ofor as Clarus go continue to live on through reruns of New Masquerade and the memories of fans wey grow up watching the show. Him impact on Nigerian television history no go fade.
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