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| The late ‘Clarus’ |
Nollywood icon Davis Ofor, beloved for his unforgettable portrayal of Clarus in the timeless sitcom New Masquerade, has sadly passed away at 85.
Fellow actor and New Masquerade crew member Tony Akposheri shared the heartbreaking news via an emotional Instagram tribute on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Stunned by the loss, Akposheri reflected on their recent New Year celebrations, where lively chats and future plans masked the final farewell.
“He was warm, full of life, and spread joy everywhere,” Akposheri wrote, vowing that Ofor’s enduring legacy will live on forever.
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| The late ‘Clarus’ with Tony Akposheri |
He wrote further: “Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Ofor, fondly known as Davis Ofor, our own Clarus from New Masquerade, is gone. We crossed into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead,” he wrote.
“We spoke about life, about plans, about how far we had come. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you. Life, as always, had its own plans. You were more than a familiar face on screen.
“You were a friend, a brother, a man with warmth, humor, and a presence that could light up any space. Knowing you personally was a gift I will always be grateful for. It is hard to believe that the voice I heard not long ago is now a memory.
“Hard to accept that someone so full of life can suddenly become a story we tell. Rest well, my friend. You came, you gave joy, you made your mark, and you will never be forgotten.”
The cause of Ofor’s death has not yet been disclosed.
Ofor rose to fame playing Clarus on New Masquerade, a sitcom that aired on the Nigerian Television Authority from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s.
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