Nollywood veteran actor Emmanuel France, famous for his roles in Domitilla (1996) and The Curfew (2021), has died at 84😭.
His colleague, filmmaker Olufemi Ogedengbe, broke the news on his Instagram page on Monday, 16th September 2024.
In his words:
“Rest in peace to one of Nollywood legends uncle Emmanuel France, One of the actors I took to Tanzania in 2006, Shot three movies with him: Cross My Sin, She Is My Sister & THE Director.”
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Born in Kano state, he joined the Nigerian movie industry in the ’80s and was renowned for playing Witch Doctor roles in Nollywood films.
The late actor was also famous for the catchphrase ‘Tufancha,’ a word which he repeatedly used in the classic Nollywood film Suicide Mission. His other movie credits include Oganigwe, Narrow Escape, Witches, Silent Night, Exile etc.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🙏
