Africa Women Conference Mourns Nollywood Actor Francis Duru

The Africa Women Conference (AWC) has mourned the dying of celebrated Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, describing him as a valued member of the convention household whose contributions enriched the organisation over time.

The AWC Convener, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, in an announcement issued on Friday, mentioned Duru’s dying was a painful loss to the artistic trade and the broader convention neighborhood.

Ahmadu mentioned the actor’s dying was significantly poignant because the organisation prepares for its tenth Anniversary Edition in Accra, Ghana.

She mentioned because the convention displays on personalities who’ve contributed to its development and historical past, Duru would stay an necessary a part of its story.

“His longstanding participation and contributions grew to become a part of our shared journey, and we’ll keep in mind with gratitude the time, expertise and dedication he delivered to the convention.

“His presence will be deeply missed,” she mentioned.

Ahmadu, on behalf of the AWC management, companions and members of the convention neighborhood, prolonged condolences to Duru’s spouse, kids, prolonged household, buddies and colleagues.

She prayed for energy, consolation and peace for the bereaved household and all these mourning the actor’s dying.

Duru was broadly recognised for his contributions to Nollywood, with a profession spanning a number of a long time.