Veteran Nollywood actor, Davis Offor, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor Davis Offor, popularly known for his role as Clarus in the iconic sitcom ‘The New Masquerade’, has died.

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His death was announced on Tuesday by fellow Nollywood actor Tony Akposheri, who starred alongside him as Zacky in the popular television series.

Akposheri shared the news in an emotional tribute on his Facebook page, expressing sadness over the loss of his longtime colleague and friend.

According to Akposheri, he and Offor spent time together earlier this year and spoke about the future, making the actor’s death even more difficult to accept.

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He wrote, “Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Offor, fondly known as Clarus from New Masquerade, is gone.

“We crossed into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you.

“You were more than a familiar face on screen. You were a friend, a brother, a man with warmth, humour, and a presence that could light up any space.

“It is hard to believe that the voice I heard not long ago is now a memory. Hard to accept that someone so full of life can suddenly become a story we tell.”

Akposheri said Offor was full of life and hope when they last met, adding that his sudden death has left a painful void.

Davis Offor rose to prominence through ‘The New Masquerade’, one of Nigeria’s most beloved sitcoms, where he played the boastful and comic character Clarus.

The show became a defining part of Nigerian television and remained popular for its humour and memorable cast of characters.