Rich Oganiru (23 May 1957 - 10 August 2021) was a Nigerian actor. He had acted in over 300 films in his career which spanned nearly two decades.[1]

Rich Oganiru
Born23 May 1957
Died10 August 2021 (aged 64)
NationalityNigerian
Occupationfilm actor

He held the role of the Corporate Marketing Consultant to the Abuja Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria until his death. He also served as an Evangelist with the Davidical Order Ministry.[1]

Filmography

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  • Total Control
  • Last Confession
  • Wasted Effort
  • Pay Day
  • His Majesty
  • My Destiny
  • Lacrima
  • Battle of the Rich
  • Touching Love
  • Queen of Hasso Rock
  • Wasted Years (2000)
  • Billionaires Club (2003)

Controversy

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In September 2012, he was charged over allegations regarding murdering his wife in Abuja.[2]

Death

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He died on 10 August 2021 due to prolonged illness.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nollywood Actor Rich Oganiru Is Dead". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  2. ^ "Nollywood actor, Rich Oganiru, is dead | Premium Times Nigeria". 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  3. ^ "Nollywood actor Rich Oganiru death - How friends, odas mourn". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ^ "Nollywood veteran Rich Oganiru is dead". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-16.