Death strikes again in Nollywood, snatches Boniface of Village Headmaster fame

News Express |8th Apr 2020 | 3,873

Late veteran actor Ukwak Asuquo alias Boniface

Nigeria movie industry has again lost another veteran, Ukwak Asuquo, otherwise known as Boniface in ‘The Village Headmaster' TV show.

This is coming shortly after the death of veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu, popularly known as Pa Kasumu on March 1, 2020.

The Public Relations Officer of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Monalisa Coker, announced Asuquo’s death in a press release, on Wednesday.

Although the cause of his death was, however, not disclosed, AGN has immediately set up a committee to organise a befitting burial for the actor.

The statement reads in part; “With deep sorrow and gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the demise of Mr Uwak Auquo, popularly known as Boniface in the rested television drama series, The Village Headmaster.

“Until his death, he was a card carrying and financially update member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter.

“The national president of AGN, Emeka Rollas has set up a burial committee to collaborate with the family to give him a befitting burial.”

•Credit (excluding headline) courtesy Daily Sun.

Death strikes again in Nollywood, snatches Boniface of Village Headmaster fame

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