Popular Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu is dead.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has once again been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its own, Odira Nwobu.
This online news platform understands that Nwobu’s death was announced by actor and producer Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram page on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Odira Nwobu Cause of Death:
The filmmaker, while sharing details about what led to Odira’s death, revealed that Odira Nwobu died after battling high blood pressure.
Stanley further explained that the Nollywood actor cum skitmaker had gone out for a night outing but tragically passed away in the morning after returning home. He prayed for the repose of Odira’s soul, asking that he rest in peace.
He wrote: Sad News: 💔🤦♂️
“Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu reportedly passes on in South Africa 🇿🇦 in the early hours of today.
“He died of High Blood Pressure after he returned from a nite outing this morning in SA.
“Rest in peace champ 💔🤦♂️
A Facebook blogger and content creator, Awuzie Frankline, also confirmed the death by sharing a video showing the actor lying lifeless. Frankline noted that Nwobu died hours after clubbing in South Africa over the weekend.
In his first post, Frankline wrote, “God Why ! ODIRA why leave us… The Call I received now was not a good one. #Odiegwu.”
He added in another post, “You were full of life even some hours ago in South Africa, and you even had your thanksgiving service just a few months ago. Many people came to celebrate with you. How can you return from South Africa lifeless? Honestly, I am drowning in tears. De@th is Rude. I am heartbroken.”
Frankline later wrote, “Someone That posted on instagram 11 hours ago in South Africa , after clubbing, next we are hearing is he is gone . ODIRA NWOBU you have hurt us with your demise 
RIP Bro.”
Another actor, Emeka Okoye, also posted a picture of Nwobu on Instagram, writing, “My Awka brother Odira Nwobu this your death shock me ooooo. Nothing Dey this life. Not to long you survived an accident that took your friend life, that we thank God for, Now you went on a business trip and you are returning back lifeless. God please protect your us. DOODL This is so sad. Rest in the bossom of the lord Bro, God knows best. My condolences to your mum and family.”
Meanwhile, Newsone reports that Odira Nwobu’s death is coming a few months after he was involved in a near-fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan road, with video footage of him and the wreckage of his car circulating online.
Many were worried about his condition and prayed for his survival until it was confirmed that he had survived the accident.
