Nigerian Film Corporation Boss, Ali Nuhu, Describes Recent Deaths

[Tofunmi]

The Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation, NFC, Ali Nuhu, says a recent death in the movie industry has robbed the nation of legendary filmmakers.

This is according to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the NFC, Brian Etuk, in Abuja.

Nuhu, described the death of Saratu Gidado (aka Daso) and John Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, as heart wrenching for colleagues and the film industry stakeholders.

”Their deaths, which occurred within the week has left Nigeria’s movie industry in a state of mourning.

”Stakeholders have been pained by the frequent recent losses robbing the country of legendary filmmakers, who have impacted and contributed greatly to the growth of Nigeria’s film industry.

“Their footprints within the development of the Nigerian film industry will not be forgotten,” he said.

While speaking about the late Gidado, the NFC boss said she caught the fancy and interest of Nigerians, particularly as a lead character in several Kannywood films. He also sympathized with the immediate families, friends and associates of the deceased, as well as the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, and prayed that Almighty God grant them rest.

[Ololade Kehinde]

This guy fits every role given to him perfectly.his demise will be felt big time.rest on

[Oyedibu Fikayo Odunayo]

It’s worth to be discussed because things are happening in the Nigeria movie industry