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Friday, 19 August 2011
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Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Sam Loco's death a great loss to Nollywood, Goodluck Jonathan, others
In a condolence message signed by the presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, the president joins millions of Nigerians who have received immense entertainment, joy, and edification from Mr Efe's performances over the past five decades.
The president also said he believes Mr Efe's professional accomplishments helped to raise the profile of the Nigerian actor on the contemporary stage. He urged members of the late actor's family, his fans across Nigeria, members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, and the entire Nollywood family, to take solace in the knowledge that he was a most accomplished artiste.
Popular comedian, Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya), described the death of Mr Efe as a great loss to the Nollywood industry and Nigeria in general. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that he received the news of Efe's death with great shock and surprise.
Mr Okpala, one of the actors in New Masquerade television soap opera, said, "I was transfixed to the ground for about 10 minutes speechless when I got the message. I am confused because I did not hear that he was sick, only to suddenly get a call that he is dead," he said.
"The Nollywood industry has lost a veteran with many years of experience. He was like a father to me because I learnt much from him," Mr Okpala added.
He urged Nigerians to always be close to God "because nobody knows when death will come. Nigerians should be in peace with their neighbours, friends, and everyone else so that when death comes, no one will speak bad of you," he said.
Mr Efe, a veteran stage and film artiste, died on Sunday in his hotel room in Owerri at the age of 71 years.
The Imo State commissioner of police, Muhammed Abubakar, who confirmed Efe's death, said that he had been ill before, treated, and discharged from a hospital in the state capital. He said that the actor had been on bed rest for some weeks in Owerri, in adherence to the doctor's instruction.
Mr Abubakar added that when the state police command got the report on Sunday, some policemen were sent to the hotel and they confirmed him dead and removed the body to a private hospital.
Steve Ogundele, secretary of the Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), described it as sad news. He eulogised Efe's artistic prowess and described him as a multi-linguist whose artistic creativity cuts across all genre, both in the commercial and academic society.
Life of acting
Efe played the role of young Akara Ogun in the premier of the 2nd Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos in 1977 and in Nigeria's entry play ‘Lamgbodo' written by Wale Ogunyemi and directed by Dapo Adelugba at the festival.
"‘Uncle Sam', as he was fondly called, will be remembered for his unique natural comic role interpretations in stage and movie productions," Ozi Okoli, national director of publicity, NANTAP, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.
Reacting also, Duro Oni, the dean, faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, described Efe's death as a big loss to the arts sector. He said Efe was one of the country's best and committed actors.
Sam Loco Efe was one of the most talented actors in the Nigerian movie industry. For many years, he distinguished himself as a rare talent for both television and stage drama. Born in Enugu, Efe was from Benin where his name, Efeeimwonkiyeke, means wealth has no time limit.
In his lifetime, he said ‘Langbodo' was his first truly well paid job. He said being a national production, he was well paid and treated like an egg because he played the lead role.
Educated at the University of Ibadan, Efe formed the Overamwem National Theatre Group which won laurels on stage plays in 1969.
In his young days, he worked for Michelin Tyre Company in Ijora, Lagos, and also for Dunlop, a rival group after he left Michelin.
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sam loco is dead
One of the leading lights of the Nigerian entertainment industry Sam Loco Efe, died on Sunday.
Efe died in his hotel room in Owerri, Imo State, after a post-production work on Unknown Prophet, a film he directed. He was 66.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State command, Mohammed Abubakar, confirmed the death, which occurred at Rapour Hotel.
The source added that the corpse was taken to the mortuary of Aladinma Hospital in the city.
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Segun Arinze, who also confirmed the death, said Unknown Prophet was shot in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, before Efe and the crew moved to Owerri for its editing.
Arinze told one of our correspondents that when the editing was concluded on the film on Saturday, Efe dismissed other members of the crew, while he waited behind, with the intention to leave Owerri on Sunday.
He added, “We learnt that it was when he did not come out of his room as expected on Sunday that people tried to wake him up. They eventually had to break the door, only to find out that he had passed on.”
Although, there are speculations that he died of cardiac arrest, an inhaler said to have been found beside his corpse suggested that he was also an asthma patient.
Besides, a short tribute by AGN’s Secretary, Chuma Onwudiwe, indicated that the police were also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the Benin, Edo State-born versatile actor.
Efe’s death brings to three, the number of popular players in the Nigerian film industry that have died this year. Ashley Nwosu and Ishola Alaasari had earlier passed on.
The passage of Efe may, however, create a bigger vacuum based on the fact that his influence and competence cut across the stage, film, television, comedy and production.
While Arinze described the development as a sad one, Onwudiwe underscored Efe’s great status by describing him as a polyglot, an intellectual and a man of many artistic stature.
Also reacting to the loss, the Artistic Director of the National Troupe of Nigeria, Mr. Martin Adaji, said it was shocking.
In a telephone interview with one of our correspondents, Adaji, who recalled that he met Efe when they were students at the University of Ibadan, said the deceased had been doing well as an actor even before he went for a degree in theatre.
Adaji said, “He was a consummate artist. His death is a great loss to the theatre.”
In a similar vein, seasoned cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, said the deceased lived for the arts. According to him, his commitment to the industry was unparalleled.
“Efe was one of the most dedicated artists Nigeria has produced. He lived acting; he enjoyed it. He created happiness and he also reaped happiness doing the work. So, we should thank God for his life,”Kelani added.
Popular comedian, Ali Baba, also eulogised the actor, who was one of the lead characters in Hotel De Jordan, a popular TV series of the 1970s.
In a text message to one of our correspondents, Ali Baba said, “He was a method actor. He could interpret a boring character in any role he played in a way that makes you love the character. He conquered on the stage, television, movies and in real life.”
The comedian added that Efe was also a detribalised Nigerian who was loved by all.
Wazobia FM’s presenter, Lolo, and budding TV host, Joseph Benjamin, also described Efe in glowing words.
Born in 1945 in Enugu, Sam Loco Efeimwonkiyeke, is survived by six children.
While his drama career started out of curiosity when he was a student at Government College, Umuahia, now in Abia State, he made his first major move to establish himself on stage in 1968, when he formed the Overamwen National Theatre Group in Benin.
The graduate of Theatre Arts, however, shot into fame after he was voted the Best Actor for his role in Wale Ogunyemi’s Langbodo, Nigeria’s only drama entry for the historic Festival of Arts and Culture otherwise called FESTAC ’77.
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