Oluwatobi Owomoyela, better known as Peteru, a prominent Nigerian comedian has passed away.
The Ibadan-based comedian, 35, was known due to his distinctive imitation,
He reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning following a battle with cancer
In a video posted early on Thursday, actor Muyiwa Ademola, who was mourning the deceased, said, “This is a really hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow 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 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.”
In grief of Peteru, another Nollywood actor, Funmi Awelewa also posted on her instagram page.
With a lot of heartbroken emotions, she wrote, ‘’Peteru. Unquestionable God.’’
Peteru was renowned for his distinctive mimicry of human speech and delivery. He was also an MC and an on-air personality.