Francis Duru Speaking Fluent French in Old Video Goes Viral After Actor’s Death

An old video of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru speaking fluent French resurfaced online following news of his passingActor Bryan Boomba shared the clip alongside a heartfelt tribute, recounting their bond on the set of the film For IkemefunaBoomba revealed that Duru's encouragement on set gave him the confidence to take on a role he had found deeply intimidatingGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

A video of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru speaking fluent French has gone viral, drawing an outpouring of grief and surprise from fans who were unaware of the actor's linguistic abilities.

A resurfaced video of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru speaking fluent French moves fans following his death. Image credit: Bryan Nonso Okoye/Instagram Source: UGCThe clip was shared on Instagram by actor and model Bryan Boomba, who described Duru as someone whose impact on his life extended far beyond their time on screen together.

In the caption accompanying the video, Boomba recalled first crossing paths with Duru on the set of *For Ikemefuna*, a South African and Nigerian co-production that earned Boomba his debut acting award.

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He admitted that the complexity of his character had left him feeling deeply unsure of himself, but that Duru's constant encouragement changed everything.

He also shared that the two men bonded over their shared ability to speak French, describing those conversations as a source of laughter and connection.

Looking back at the video now, he said, makes those memories feel all the more precious.

Boomba closed his tribute with a message in French:

The video and tribute prompted an emotional response across social media, with many commenters expressing both grief and disbelief at learning of Duru's fluency in French.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh