A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has mourned the demise of a Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, who died on the age of 57 years after a short sickness.
Taking to his official X deal with, Okonkwo described Duru as a talent that can by no means be forgotten.
He mentioned he was heartbroken to bid farewell to Duru who he referred to as an expensive youthful colleague, a uncommon talent whose mild shone brightly and whose humility spoke even louder than his talent.
The Nollywood veteran-turned politician additional eulogised Duru, saying he was exceptionally gifted, captivated with his craft, respectful, and remarkably humble.
According to him, regardless of Duru’s talent and the promise he carried, he by no means allowed his items to overshadow his humility or the respect he confirmed to others.
“A painful loss, a talent that will never be forgotten. In an industry where talent is abundant but genuine humility is sometimes rare, you stood out in a special way.
“As a senior colleague, I watched and appreciated your talent with nice admiration, and I all the time believed that you just had a lot extra to supply this business. Sleep properly, younger Ahanna. And might your reminiscence be a blessing,” Okonkwo wrote.
