Fast rising Nigerian comedian Tobi Owomoyela a.k.a Peteru is dead.
This sad news is coming about three weeks after the Nigerian entertainment industry has again been hit with another major loss of popular comedian, Mimic King who was Killed By armed Robbers in Ibadan after Been Robbed December 3, 2022.
“SAD NEWS TO HEAR THAT A PROMISING YOUNG COMIC GOT SHOT IN IBADAN AFTER BEEN ROBBED . THE MENACE OF FATAL BIKE ROBBERIES IN IBADAN IS NOW VERY ALARMING , I WOULD HOPE THE AUTHORITIES WILL FIND AN END TO THIS. I PRAY HIS FAMILY THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR SUCH LOSS. RIP @MIMIC_KING_OFFICIAL,” HE CAPTIONED THE PHOTO OF THE LATE COMEDIAN.
As gathered from Kemi Filani News,Peteru who is a household name in comedy circles due to his unique delivery in mimicking people, among other talent was said to have breathed his last on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
According to reports, he has been nursing cancer of the lungs for a long time. May his soul rest in peace.
However, some of his colleagues in the Nigerian entertainment industry have taken to Instagram to mourn his painful demise.
Funmi Awelewa wrote: God please.
Scarlet Gomez wrote: What?
Mercy Ebosele wrote: Jesus Christ!
Peteru who was based in Ibadan is one of the fastest rising comedians who had made a name in the South- West of Nigeria, having worked with the foremost entertainers in the industry.
More details about his shocking demise soon if need be.