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Nollywood Mourns Francis Duru: Veteran Actor Dies at 57 After Brief Illness

Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru, best known for his role as Ahanna in the 1995 classic Rattlesnake, has died at the age of 57. Colleagues including Kanayo O. Kanayo, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, and fans across Africa have paid tribute to a performer whose career spanned more than three decades.

DINNERO · 24 Oct 2026 · 3 min read