By Rita Chioma,

It  has been confirmed that veteran Nollywood actor, Obi E Madubogwu is dead.

He died yesterday evening after battling with acute diabetes.

According to what some of his colleagues who were contacted over the phone said, Obi was already recovering and was planning for a new movie shoot before this happened.

Chigozie Atuanya added, : “This is not funny at all. He was preparing to shoot a movie. He was already doing well. Then suddenly, he collapsed and that was it. This is so sad.” 

Late Obi became popular for his role in the blockbuster “Battle Of Musanga” where he played a major role.