Since the passing of veteran actor Enebeli Elebuwa on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, the Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning once again.
His colleagues have taken to Twitter to share their memories and offer their condolences, even as fans continue to mourn the late actor.
The disbelief in the minds of people including Omoni Oboli was met with unrestrained emotion from the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Jeta Amata, while a few brave ones like Chidi Mokeme and Susan Peters summoned courage and tweeted to bid him farewell.
Below are some of the tweets.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde: He looked so much like my father, he joked many times that he was. I lost one 21 years ago now you too are gone! ADIEU Enebeli Elebuwa!
Emem Isong: Rest in peace Enebeli Elebuwa. Another big loss for Nollywood. May God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Omoni Oboli: If it is true that my worthy colleague Enebeli Elebuwa has passed on, then it’s a sad day in Nollywood! May his soul rest in peace
Chidi Mokeme: ‘Andrew’ finally ‘Checks out’ forever! RIP Enebeli Elebuwa….
Susan Peters: Rest in Peace Uncle Enebeli Elebuwa! It’s a sad news God knows Best!
Jeta Amata: Once again I’m saddened by the demise of another great Nigerian actor I had the honour of working with, Enebeli Elebuwa. We couldn’t save him.
Genevieve Nnaji: May the good Lord in his infinite mercy and kindness with open arms, welcome the souls of all the faithful departed. #RIP Enebeli Enebuwa.
Rita Dominic: This is just disheartening.. *sigh* RIP uncle Enebeli, we love and miss you..
Uche Jombo-Rodriguez: Sad day for Nollywood! Another ‘icon’ gone!
Mike Ezuoronye: Still in grief over d Dark Cloud on Nollywood..Uncle Enebeli Enebuwa as I call him, mentor n a huge reason why young ones joined Nollywood. I will always remember your advice to me when I started sir..Mike, you have it don’t go anywhere, don’t get Intimidated..Stride on..See yourself up there as you are there already..R.I.P SIR.
In a similar vein, popular movie producer, Kunle Afolayan told NET of the impact his death will have on the movie industry. ‘He was a senior colleague and a veteran, although we never got a chance to work together. His death is a big loss to the nation and may his soul rest in peace.’
Another producer, Paul Obazele described him as an elder statesman whose absence will be greatly felt, ‘Enebeli was a great human being, his death is a shock to the whole of Nollywood. He was a gentle man and an actor-production man per excellence. We will definitely miss him.’
Burial details are yet to be announced, and it is uncertain when his remains will arrive in the country.
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