First Son Of Iconic Nollywood Actor, Hubert Ogunde Is Dead

George Ogunde, the first child of the late iconic Nollywood actor, Hubert Ogunde, has passed away.

Naija News reports that the sister of the deceased, Dayo Ogunde, announced his demise in a post via Facebook on Thursday.

However, the circumstances surrounding the death were not revealed.

George Ogunde, like his late iconic father, was also a theatre practitioner and had his own troupe.

Dayo wrote, “It’s hard to say goodbye Brother mi, our first child in the Ogunde clan. But we take solace in the fact that you are in a better place.

“You were such a wonderful and friendly soul. May your soul continue to rest in the bosom of your maker.

“Goodnight George Ogunde.

“Omo Gbegande Esiwu Ijoku.” 

Hubert Ogunde, was a prominent Nollywood actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician. He was born in 1916 and passed away in 1990.

The late Ogunde is often regarded as the father of Nigerian theatre and played a crucial role in the development of contemporary theatre in Nigeria.

‘My Husband Abused Me For 13 Years Before I Dumped Him’

In other news, Veteran Nollywood actress, Ayo Mogaji, has opened up about the abuse she endured in her marriage.

Naija News recalls that Mogaji was previously romantically involved with her colleague, Jibola Dabo and had a son from that relationship.

She later married a retired footballer cum physiotherapist, Victor Ayodele Oduleye, in 2006.

In a recent podcast with her junior colleague, Biola Adebayo, the movie star said she was in love with Oduleye, but their relationship quickly turned abusive.

Recounting her abusive experience while the marriage lasted, Mogaji said she would often sit outside their home until someone else arrived to avoid being abused.