Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irosanga, widely recognized for his portrayal of a native doctor, has passed away.
The news of his death was shared on Instagram on Thursday by fellow actress Hilda Dokubo.
In her post, Dokubo expressed her grief, writing, “There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport Rivers State Nollywood.”
She added, “Our uncle Coli #colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.”
Irosanga, from Okrika, Rivers State, was a respected actor and television personality. In addition to his acting career, he was a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
He is best known for his roles in films such as Issakaba (2003) and 7 Kilometre (2015).
Over the course of his career, he won several awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the AMAA, Best Actor in a Drama at the City People Entertainment Awards, Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the AMVCA, and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
