Nigerian comedian Oluwatobi Owomoyela popularly known as Peteru has kicked the bucket, after battling cancer.
The Ibadan-based rising star death is confirmed to have happened on Wednesday, December 21.
Adams Adebayo, one of the deceased colleagues reacted to his death, saying: I am bereaved to read the news of your demise, my brother, You are one of the entertainers (sic) that is trying his best to put Ibadan on global map.
“Your role in the comedy and entertainment industry is recognized but it’s sad to read you have gone (sic) to rest with your maker.
“I pray that Almighty God be with your family and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May the good Lord rest your soul and grant you peaceful rest Champ.”
Actor Muyiwa Ademola also mourned the deceased via his Instagram handle, saying: “This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world in this manner?
“Hmmm… it is well. Please be kind to one another as we don’t even know what we are individually passing through! I learnt Peteru died of cancer.
“You were battling such a burden yet I never saw you without a smile! It is well. It is well. It is well. Journey well great guy. I am out of words tonight. “
