Nigerian Actor Odira Nwobu Dies After Clubbing in South Africa
- Nigerian actor Odira Nwobu reportedly passed away during his lavish vacation in South Africa on November 23, 2025
- The famous actor and comedian shared photos and videos from his lavish vacation on his Instagram page
- Some social media users have reacted to the sad news that blogger Gistlover posted on Instagram
Nigerian content creator and actor Odira Nwobu has reportedly died in South Africa, according to many media outlets in Nigeria.
Popular blogger and content creator Awuzie Frankline announced his death in a Facebook post on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Source: Instagram
Odira Nwobu dies after clubbing in SA
Awuzie Frankline did not specify the circumstances of Nwobu's purported demise, but stated in the post that the actor allegedly passed away only a few hours after spending the weekend clubbing in South Africa.
"God, why! Why did you abandon us, ODIRA? I just got a bad call. #Odiegwu. You were full of life just hours ago in South Africa, and you even had your Thanksgiving service a few months ago,” Frankline said in a different post. “Many came to celebrate with you. How are you going to come back from South Africa dead? To be honest, I'm crying uncontrollably. Death is impolite. I'm devastated."
The Facebook post is below:
Fans mourn Odira Nwobu's death
Some social media users have sent condolence messages to Odira Nwobu's family after his untimely death in South Africa.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions:
Bridget Chioma commented:
"Sometimes when something happens, we should sit back, reflect on our lifestyles and get closer to God to know him more and ask for mercy and more revelation on our spiritual life."
"Maybe he's just giving us a second chance to live, and then we'll miss his purpose because of spiritual blindness."
This guy had a very terrible accident, and God saved him, knowing his health condition too, he went on to drink and even had an excess of it. Leave me make I live my life the way I want "life wey no be your own? RIP to him."
Annabel Mpu stated:
"Excess drinks. When you travel to other countries, don't drink their alcohol the way you consume Naija own, no be same quality."
"Many of us know say most of Naija drinks na for upper iweka them Dey produce am."
Chidiebere Alozor reacted:
"As death no fit kpai him for Naija, e go wait for him for South Africa nawaooh. R.I.P Odira. We all live to die one day."
Omote Charity commented:
"Sometimes we should be sensitive of second chances, rest in peace."
Kelvin Umoren stated:
"When he had a fatal accident, he didn't even die, now spirits and dry gin don go kpai am for SA, lolz."
Who is Odira Nwobu?
Nigerian actor, comedian, and content producer Odira Nwobu was well-known for his Nollywood roles. He was born in Enugu, Nigeria, and hailed from the Umubelle community in Awka, Anambra State. He originally became well-known for his role in the film Joseph: The Dreamer, which earned him a nomination for an African Movie Academy Award for Best Comic Actor.
Since then, he featured in more than 60 Nollywood films, including Family Saga, Goat Lover, Home Alone, Village Rats, and Wayward Father.
In his personal life, Odira married Giftee, his long-time partner, in 2021. In December 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Christabel Amarachi.
Odira was involved in a serious auto accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Motorway in June 2025.
According to reports, his car was severely damaged. Although he survived the crash, several others tragically died.
Despite these challenges, he remained well-liked in the Nigerian entertainment industry and was praised for his persistence, humour, and adaptability.
The Facebook post is below:
Ghanaian actor William Addo passes away
In more sad news, renowned Ghanaian actor William Addo, better known by his stage name Akpatse, passed away, sparking grief across social media.
The veteran actor reportedly died early on Saturday, November 22, 2025, after years of dealing with various health issues, including blindness.
In a statement issued on November 24, his family confirmed the tragedy and stated that the veteran actor died peacefully.
"We regret to inform you of the demise of William Addo, also known as Akpatse, a veteran Ghanaian actor. Following a period of poor health, he died quietly on November 22, 2025. Funeral plans and other information will be shared later. May his soul rest in peace," the message read.
The Facebook post is below:
Mawuli Semevo dies at Ridge Hospital
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo, who passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 63.
According to the report, the veteran actor suffered severe burns from a fire in his Accra house.
The talented actor and mentor Mawuli Semevo passed away on February 20, 2025.
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