29th August, 2020
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku
The death of American actor Chadwick Boseman has left many around the globe sad.
The Black Panther actor died Saturday, succumbing to stage IV colon cancer. He was just 43.
News of his death sparked reactions in Nollywood, with many stars expressing sadness over his passage.
Diva Genevieve Nnaji, said: “You left a mark that will not be forgotten. Rest In Power brother.”
https://twitter.com/GenevieveNnaji1/status/1299580715688960000
Tonto Dikeh retweeted a 40 seconds video carrying messages like My Heart Hurts, Cancer why? Rest in Peace, in memory of the late American actor.
So painful! A hero!! RIP!!!@chadwickboseman #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/i8fGVo7e6n
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) August 29, 2020
Yul Edochie, son of popular veteran actor, Pete Edochie, on Twitter said that reacting to a tragedy like this hurts him so much.
His post read “RIP Chad! RIP King Tchalla, we love you but God loves you more. Yul also appreciated the deceased for leaving his footprints on the sand of time.
He seized the opportunity also to mourn late legendary basketballer, Kobe Bryant saying, ‘continue to rest on Kobe”.
https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1299645023865188352
Patience Ozokwo popularly called MamaG paid tribute to Chadwick, with a heartbreak emoji, saying he was loved by her whole family.
Mercy Aigbe said on Instagram: “thank you for sharing your immense talent with the world… Rest In Power King.”