Francis Duru’s family disowns fake funeral details

The family of Nollywood actor Francis Duru has warned the public against circulating unauthorised funeral flyers and misleading information about his burial arrangements.

The family issued the warning in an official statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page on Sunday.

In the statement, the family urged members of the public to disregard flyers containing incorrect details, particularly claims about the actor’s state of origin and local government area.

The statement read, “OFFICIAL STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER

“Kindly disregard all misleading flyers and incorrect details, including false statements regarding our state of origin and LGA, currently circulating regarding the funeral arrangements for our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Chief Francis Duru.

“All official updates, including details for the service of songs/Night of Tributes by various groups, will be communicated exclusively by his family through his official social media channels. We kindly ask the public, friends, and well-wishers to disregard any unauthorized posts or rumors.

“We express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love, prayers, and condolence messages from family, friends, colleagues, fans, and representatives of the federal & State Government during this time.

“Signed for the family, Ebuka Duru – Son Onyekachi Duru – Daughter Anthonia Chenyi (née Duru) – Sister”

The family also reiterated that information about the service of songs and night of tributes organised by different groups would be released through its official social media channels.

Duru died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on October 23, 2026, but did not disclose the specific illness or circumstances surrounding his passing.

Born in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State, Duru began his acting career in 1989 with the film Missing Mark.

He became widely recognised for playing Ahanna in Amaka Igwe’s 1995 film Rattlesnake. He went on to feature in several productions, including Blood Money, Stigma, Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons and Mboputa.

The actor also served as interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2010 and won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his performance in Mboputa.

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