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BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu Dies Hours After Last Social Media Post, Cause of Death

Renowned Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu has reportedly passed away in South Africa, sparking shock across the entertainment industry.

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  • Renowned Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu has reportedly passed away in South Africa, sparking shock across the entertainment industry.

The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular actor Odira Nwobu has passed away.

According to information gathered by VerseNews, Odira Nwobu reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025, while in South Africa.

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The actor may have suffered complications related to high blood pressure after returning from a club outing the previous night.

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The report, which has not yet been officially confirmed, has quickly gone viral, leaving fans, colleagues, and well-wishers in shock.

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Just hours before the news of his passing surfaced, Odira was active on Instagram. He reportedly shared a Story 13 hours ago and posted a picture with a woman about 14 hours ago, making the sudden report even more devastating to those who follow his work.

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