Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwu dead

Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwu is dead.
He died Monday afternoon after battling with ‘acute diabetics foot ulcers’, CKN reports.
Obi Madubogwu became popular for his role in the blockbuster ‘Battle of Musanga’ were he played the lead role.
Some months ago, the actor expressed his heartfelt thanks to Nigerians who helped him out financially, physically and spiritually.
He also urged them not to give up on him and but to assist him complete the final stage of his treatment which entailed flying out to a US hospital.

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