Veteran Nollywood Actor Fabian Adibe has passed away at the age of 80.
Adobe renowned for his role as Ogbuefi Uzowulu in the 1987 television adaptation of Things Fall Apart, died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at about 2:30 a.m., shortly after celebrating his 80th birthday.
With a career spanning decades, Adibe featured in more than 300 films, including Slave Warrior (2012), White Kingdom 2 (2014), and Father’s (2014). He also appeared in international productions such as Soweto and Mr. Johnson.
The veteran actor, who was also a television personality, is remembered for his immense contribution to the Nigerian film industry and his pioneering role in Nollywood’s early years.
