Family Of Popular Late Actor Francis Duru Announces His Burial Arrangements

The family of actor Chief Francis Duru has announced the funeral arrangements for the Nollywood veteran.

According to a statement released on the actor’s Instagram page on Monday, funeral activities will take place in Abuja and his home state, Imo.

The statement was jointly signed by his sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru.

Duru, who passed away on October 22, 2026, aged 57, will be laid to rest in December.

The funeral programme released by the family shows the Service of Songs and Tributes will take place at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja.

Another Service of Songs and Tributes is billed for Imo on Thursday, December 10, at Late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru’s Family Compound, Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.

This will be followed by the Funeral Service and Interment on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Family Compound, Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.

The family noted that additional tribute events may be organised by industry associations, including the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), and others, with coordination through Fada Ejyk and Ogechi Ekpe.

Loved ones, colleagues and fans were invited to join the family in celebrating the life and legacy of the actor described as a remarkable husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

Recall that the 59-year-old actor died on October 22, 2026, after his battle with an undisclosed illness.