Nollywood is mourning again as news filtered in on the demise of producer and director Steven Echendu just hours after the announcement of veteran actor Francis Duru’s passing.
Echendu’s colleague, Wisdom Nwankwo, announced the news in a Facebook tribute, saying he learnt of the death on Thursday.
Nwankwo described Echendu as one of the industry’s longstanding contributors, particularly through his association with Obs Production. He also lamented losing two colleagues within a short period.
“Oh Steven Real Stephen Echendu, it’s so painful to also learn of your passing yesterday,” he wrote.
Nwankwo also mourned Austinfair Nwaulu, a media professional involved in Nollywood activities, who he said died on Saturday and was buried on Tuesday.
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“Just a space of five days, oh Lord let your will always prevail,” he wrote.
As of Friday, no official information had been released about the cause of Echendu’s death. Some media reports suggested he had been battling an undisclosed illness, but his age, medical history and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear.
Also known as Steve Echendu, he was associated with Obs Production and featured in films including Fury (2019), Knockout Blessing (2018) and Infant at Heart (2024).
His death adds to the grief in Nollywood following the announcement of Francis Duru’s death by his family on Friday, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans.
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