Nollywood actor, Rich Oganiru, has died weeks after reports of his ill health surfaced online.
The Owerri, Imo State-born actor died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 after reportedly being ill for a couple of months.
Two weeks ago, a video of Rich Oganiru lying in his sick bed and begging for financial assistance surfaced online.
The video shared by one of his colleagues had the caption: “Please, everyone should reach out before he dies.”
Having featured in over 300 movies that include Queen of Hasso Rock, Wasted Effort, Pay Day, Lacrima, Stoneface in Love, Givers Never Lack, His Majesty, Yellow Fe Rich Odichinma Azu ver, My Destiny, Battle Of The Rich, Political Control, Touching Love, Total Control, and Last Confession as well as several others, Oganiru has been in the industry for over two decades.
In 2012, the Nollywood actor was arrested for allegedly killing his wife in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, which he however denied.
According to reports, Oganiru was arrested following a petition by family and relations of his wife who claimed he poisoned her.
Oganiru maintained his innocence, insisting that he did not kill his wife.
The controversy saw the actor’s career on a decline despite claiming innocence.
Oganiru, before his death, held the role of Corporate Marketing Consultant to the Abuja Chapter of AGN, an Evangelist with the Davidical Order Ministry.
He prided himself as one who discovered, developed, exposed, empowers and evangelised musicians, actors, and artistes to be relevant in their different churches with his non- denominational outreach for the entertainment industry.
– Media Report