Nigerian producers’ association pays tribute to Francis Duru
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Pmnewsnigeria
The Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory described the death of actor Francis Duru, aged 57, as a major loss for Nigerian cinema. Its president Desmond Utomwen praised a career spanning more than 30 years, according to Pmnewsnigeria.
The Federal Capital Territory branch of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) paid tribute on Friday to Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died aged 57. Its president, Desmond Utomwen, described his death as a monumental loss for Nigeria’s film and entertainment industry in a statement published in Abuja. He offered his condolences to the actor’s wife, children, family, friends and colleagues, according to Pmnewsnigeria.
Desmond Utomwen praised a career spanning more than 30 years, marked by versatility, discipline and adaptation to technological changes, new production standards and distribution platforms. He particularly cited the role of Ahanna in *Rattlesnake*, a classic Nollywood production that helped make Francis Duru an actor recognised by Nigerian audiences.
The tribute came the day after the announcement of the death of Francis Duru, on 23 October 2026. On the same day, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu also paid tribute to the actor in an official tribute (/news/tinubu-rend-hommage-a-l-acteur-nigerian-francis-duru).
