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Daily Guide
… The veteran actor enjoyed a career spanning more than three decades and was widely known for his role as Ahanna in Amaka Igwe’s classic film ‘Rattlesnake’. …
Nollywood Stars Mourn Veteran Actor, Francis DuruJoy Online
… Duru became popular for his role as Ahanna in Amaka Igwe’s classic film Rattlesnake and built a career spanning more than three decades in Nollywood. …
‘Consummate actor has left the stage’ – Kanayo, others mourn Francis DuruJoy Online
… Duru is survived by his wife, Adokiye, and children Duru, who began his acting career in 1989, became widely known for his role as Ahanna in Rattlesnake, the 1995 film produced by the late filmmaker Amaka Igwe. …
Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has died at age 57 following a brief illness, with his family announcing his death on Instagram on October 23, 2026. Fellow actors including Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kate Henshaw, and Mercy Johnson-Okojie paid tribute to the three-decade career performer, known for roles including Ahanna in 'Rattlesnake'.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has died at age 57 following a brief illness, with his family announcing his death on Instagram on October 23, 2026. Fellow actors including Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kate Henshaw, and Mercy Johnson-Okojie paid tribute to the three-decade career performer, known for roles including Ahanna in 'Rattlesnake'.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian actor Francis Duru died on Friday at age 57 after a brief illness. Nollywood colleagues including Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kate Henshaw, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, and Stephanie Linus paid tribute to the veteran performer, whose career spanned more than three decades.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at 57 following a brief illness, his family announced via Instagram on Friday. Duru, who began his career in 1989 and became known for his role in the 1995 film Rattlesnake, is survived by his wife and children.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →