Tributes For Late Ihezie, Burial Arrangement Yet To Be Announced

Nigeria’s movie stars have continued to pay tribute to late veteran actor, David Ihezie, 70 who died on Thursday night after a protracted battle with illness. The Enugu based thespian was one of the most respected elders in the motion picture industry, and he would be missed, not just for his acting prowess, but for the fatherly role he played among actors during his life time.

A condolence register will be at the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) secretariat in Surulere, Lagos from today so that colleagues and fans of the deceased can give him their last respect.

Meanwhile, actors are already paying tribute to the late Ihezie. Most of them described him as a professional, easy going and down to earth person that doesn’t compromise.

Sultry actress, Stella Damasus said “I had met him on one or two occasions, and honestly, he was a pleasant person to be with. Though he was based in Enugu, he has a big followership here in Lagos and other parts of the country.”

National President of AGN, Segun Arinze described Ihezie’s death as an unfortunate one, “but his legacies will live on. His works can never die. We will miss him greatly.”

Popular actress, Halima Abubakar, who also paid tribute to the late thespian, said it is quite unfortunate that Nollywood is starting the New Year on such note. She therefore called on her colleagues to move closer to God.

NollywoodReel gathered that the Chairman of AGN, Enugu State chapter, Ofia Mbak, had a meeting with the deceased family on Saturday, but they are yet to announce the burial arrangements.

The national executives of AGN have also expressed their intention to give the late Ihezie a befitting burial, and described his death as a big loss to the industry.

Mbak confirmed to NollywoodReel that he had a meeting with the deceased family, but said “as soon as they conclude on the burial arrangements, we will announce it officially.”