Ace Nollywood Actor, Columbus Irosanga Dies at 71

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Television Personality  and University Lecturer, Columbus Irosanga has passed on at the age of 71. 

His demise was announced by renowned actress and social activist, Hilda Dokubo in her Instagram post on February 6, 2025.

Her words “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the Lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu. There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport, Rivers State, and Nollywood.”

Irosanga who hails from Okrika, Rivers State was known for his bravery, heroic and "native doctor" roles in Nigerian movies. His most notable film roles include Issakaba (2003) and 7 Kilometre (2015).

Until his death, Irosanga was a senior lecturer in the Theatre Arts department at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he contributed excellently to the entertainment and academic growth and development of the up coming generation.