Veteran Nollywood actor Emmanuel France has passed away.
Nigerian filmmaker, Olufemi Ogedengbe announced France’s passing via his Instagram page. Recalling their time working together, Ogedengbe described the deceased as a legend.
“Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s legends, Uncle Emmanuel France. One of the actors I took to Tanzania in 2006. We shot three movies together: She Is My Sister, The Director and Cross My Sin R.I.P,” he wrote.
As of the time of this report, the cause of France’s death remains unconfirmed.
His passing has left fans and colleagues in shock and grief, coming just days after the death of another Nollywood actor, Big Larry.
France, whose professional career started in Ghana featured in dozens of Nollywood films such as “Cross My Sin”, “She Is My Sister”, “The Director”, “Narrow Escape”, “Witches”, “Silent Night”, “Exile”, and so on.
May his soul rest in peace.
By Ezinne Okorie.
