Tinubu Reacts To Death Of Nollywood Veteran Richard Duru

President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Richard Francis Duru, who died at the age of 57.

The President extended his condolences to Duru’s family, colleagues, fans and the Nigerian film industry, describing his death as a painful loss to the country’s creative community.

Tinubu acknowledged the contributions of veteran actors to the growth of Nollywood, particularly their roles in shaping the industry’s artistic identity, nurturing emerging talents and promoting Nigerian stories, culture and values to audiences locally and internationally.

He said the legacies of artists who dedicate their lives to entertaining, educating and inspiring society endure beyond their lifetime.

The President added that Duru’s contributions would remain part of Nollywood’s history and Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the actor’s soul and asked God to grant his family, friends, colleagues and admirers the strength to bear the loss.

He also reaffirmed his administration’s recognition of the contributions of the arts and entertainment industry to national development, cultural preservation and Nigeria’s international image.