Tragedy has reportedly struck the Nollywood industry as renowned actor, Odira Nwobu passes away.
According to a report from Stanley Ontop, Odira Nwobu passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025.
Stanley Ontop alleged that Odira Nwobu died of high blood pressure after returning from a club in South Africa last night.
Meanwhile, the unconfirmed report has gone viral, leaving fans and industry colleagues in shock.
Sharing the post, Stanley Ontop wrote:
“Sad News: 💔🤦♂️
Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu reportedly passes on in South Africa 🇿🇦 in the early hours of today.
He died of High Blood Pressure after he retuned from a nite outing this morning in SA.
Rest in peace champ 💔🤦♂️.”
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It would be recalled that Odira Nwobu first stepped into the spotlight through his viral comedy skits, where he adopted the persona ‘Joseph The Dreamer’.
Odira Nwobu was born on May 24, 1982, in Enugu, Nigeria.
Notably, he is a talented Nigerian actor, comedian, and content creator, best known for his hilarious skits and roles in Nollywood movies.
He’s been recognised for his comic talenat and earned Best Comic Actor nomination at the African Movie Academy Awards.
According to reports, Odira Nwobu was in a crash on the Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway back in June 2025.
The accident happened on June 25, 2025 and a viral video showed him lying on the roadside, blood‑stained but conscious, as bystanders scrambled to help.
According to reports, he was the sole survivor from his vehicle.
