Regina Chukwu Mourns as Yoruba Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor Oloto

Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has mourned the passing of veteran actor Oloto.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she revealed that she received the sad news of his death shortly after he portrayed her father-in-law in her latest movie, Ole.

Regina Chukwu described the late veteran actor as a true boss and mentor. Mourning his passing, she expressed her sadness and prayed for his soul to rest in peace. She appreciated him for encouraging her to learn makeup while she waited for her big break and for connecting her with the late Sisi Quadri to learn from him. She also thanked him for being part of her movie set.

“I was just informed that the actor who played the role of my father-in-law in my new movie, Ole, kicked the bucket. Oloto was my boss and a true one at that.
It’s a pity. Rest in peace, Oloto!

Rest on boss
Thank you for the time you advised me to become a makeup artist on set while I await my breakthrough
Thank you for being the one who personally handed me over to Sisi Quadri, and then to learn from him
Thank you for coming on my set, even if it was an impromptu call time
Thank you for your role in LEGAL WIFE, OLE, and UPDATE, to mention a few!
Thank you, OLOTO!
Rest on, boss, cry”.