In what looks like a season of deaths for Nollywood, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
condoled with the family, friends and fans of the popular
actor, Victor Olaotan, who died on Thursday.
The industry has lost some four practitioners in the past one month, with Rachel Oniga, who was buried in Lagos on Friday, being one of them.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister said the hard
work and commitment to excellence of the likes of Mr. Olaotan are the
reasons Nollywood has taken the world by storm.
”A distinguished thespian and a gentleman, Mr. Olaotan brought joy to
many homes through his talent, and was a source of inspiration to the
younger generation of actors and actresses in the country,” he said.
Alhaji Mohammed, who also commiserated with the entire Nollywood
industry, prayed to God to give succour to the family left behind by
Mr. Olaotan, and to grant repose to the soul of the departed.
