Nollywood ace actor, better known for playing Natty in ‘New Masquerade’, the popular Nigerian sitcom, Romanus Amuta, has passed on at age 79.
Chukwuma Amuta, his first son, said that the actor died in the early hours of Wednesday after battling a protracted ailment.He described the film star as a caring father who did his best to raise his children.
“Yes! My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness,” he said.
Amuta hailed from Ukana in Udi LGA of Enugu state. He started his career in the media landscape and worked with Daily Times Newspaper before delving into the movie industry. He came into the limelight after featuring in the ‘New Masquerade’ — which was one of the most popular TV series in the 80s.
Amuta also featured in several Nollywood movies including ‘Lion Finger’ (2003), ‘Eagles Bride’ (2005) and ‘Ijele’ (1999). His blistering career suffered a setback after he had stroke in 2009.
Amuta is survived by Cordelia, his wife, and six children.
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