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Nollywood Actor Sam Loco Efe is Dead

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August 7th, 2011 – Nollywood Actor Sam Loco Efe is Dead

Nigerian, Nollywood actor & comedian, Sam Loco Efe is dead. The Sixty six years old Nigerian actor passed away today Saturday August 6th, 2011 on  location in his hotel room in Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

It was gathered that Sam Loco complained of heart seizure a day prior to his death. He was later found dead in his hotel room on Saturday.

Sam Loco Efe is known as a multipurpose actor, script writer as well as singer. He’s probably the most gifted actors of the latest Nigerian theatre. He has for several years distinguished himself as a unique talent for both tv as well as stage theatre.

Sam Loco who comes from Benin in Edo State was given birth to in Enugu State Nigeria. He spent most of his child years in Abakaliki. Sam Loco graduated from Theatre Arts Program from the Ancient University of Ibadan in Oyo State Nigeria..

Sam Loco started his acting career when he was initially selected as the best actor for his role in “Langbodo,” Nigeria’s only drama entry for FESTAC ‘77 directed by Dapo Adelugba. In 96, Loco received 3 awards in the THEMA edition.

A few of his works comprise of: Picadilly Circus, Sergeant Okoro as well as Ukwa.

At the time of his death, he’s the national chairman caretaker committee in addition to chairman, board of veterans of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
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May his soul rest in Perfect peace.

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4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. EDNA KECHI IMERSLUND

    October 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    SO SORRY 4 THIS NEWS,LOOSING SAM LOCO IS A GREAT LOST.I JUST GOT TO KNOW THIS TODAY.IM A FAN OF HIM.HE GREW UP IN OWERRI,SAME SCHOOLS FROM PRIMARY TO COLLEGE WITH MY FATHER,EMMANUEL OBUE.MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS WHOLE FAMILY,ALL AFRICANS.

  2. John chuks

    October 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I personally miss d presence of Sam in nigeria movie industry. Sam loco we luv u but God luvs u more may ur gentle soul rest in perfect peace till we mit again

  3. celeste

    November 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    i just watched your movie yesterday and didn’t know Sam passed away. so sorry for the bad news. he is known to me and my family as Okoro. we will miss your presence but your movies will live forever and we will always remember you. May your soul rest in peace.

  4. Anonymous

    December 6, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    You mean Papa P' Passed on? This is news to me… :( May he soul rest in Eternal Peace….i will always remember Him, he has been my favorite character all through..

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