Rich Oganiru, Nigerian actor, has passed away
The actor reportedly died on Tuesday after months of battling with sickness.
EmstarVee, the actor’s friend, broke the news of his death in a Facebook post.
EmstarVee wrote “BREAKING……..Sunset At Noon, Tuesday 10th August 2021! Ahem… I’ve lost a good friend like a brother for years, a great Nollywood actor par excellence. I’m just speechless. R.I.P Amb. Rich Oganiru.”
Recently, a video of Oganiru lying in his sick bed had surfaced on the internet, where the actor pleaded for financial assistance.
Rich Oganiru was in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades. Before his death, he has featured in over 300 film that include Queen of Hasso Rock, Wasted Effort, Pay Day, Lacrima, Stoneface in Love, Givers Never Lack.
Other movies include His Majesty, Yellow Fe Rich Odichinma Azu ver, My Destiny, Battle Of The Rich, Political Control, Touching Love, Total Control, and Last Confession amongst others.
Before his death, Oganiru held the role of Corporate Marketing Consultant to the Abuja Chapter of AGN. Also, He was an Evangelist with the Davidical Order Ministry.
In 2012, the actor was embroiled in a controversy that saw the decline of his career. He was arrested for allegedly killing his wife in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
However, Oganiru maintained his innocence, stating he never killed his wealthy wife.