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Veteran Actor, comedian, singer and broadcaster, Chief Mazi Anyogu Elekwachi Ukonu, has died at 90, Igbere TV can confirm.

Born on March 5, 1930, Ukonu was from Igbere Bende Local Government Area.

Though the family is yet to issue a statement, Mazi Ukonu died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, a sourced told our correspondent.

The Doyen of broadcasting and entertainment, Mazi Ukonu is one of the first Nigerian actors to star in Hollywood productions including William Witney's 'Panama Say' (1957) and Walter Grauman's 'The Disembodied' (1957).

Mazi Anyaogu Elekwachi Ukonu was the pioneer General Manager of the Nigerian Television Authority, Ogbor Hill, Aba.

He conceptualised, organised, produced, directed as well as participated in the popular Showbiz programme titled, Ukonu’s Club.

Mazi Ukonu is known as an irresistible inspirer of men and women and a masterpiece of God’s own creation. He attended Hopewardel College, Calabar.

The deceased is an alumnus of the University of California, a veteran theatre arts legend and Hollywood star that carved a niche for himself.

https://igberetvnews.com/1378070/breaking-legendary-actor-entertainer-broadcaster-mazi-ukonu-dead/


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He lived a Long Life.
I Wish to Live Long on planet Earth.....Amen

He lived well and long too and died peacefully.

R.I.P

Old age shouldn't equate legendary status in any field.

90....him try.

RIP

Rip to him. He was a good man.

glorious exit for once

not painful exit

UtopiaDream:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsQoDLefYHo

RIP sire !

Rip

I remember watching this man on tv way back on NTA channel 6 Aba. Then NTA ABA was on point with wonderful interesting programs in the 80's up till mid 90's. RIP Sir

RIP

RapistOnBail:

Beer has finally killed this man

how beer take kill am at 90?

RIp

Mazi Ukonu

Oriental brothers band of owerri always praise him in their songs , especially in hit track 'Ana m ele chi

RIP

Nwan nem this year go rugged o

Definition of long life... Only few got to dat age

Never heard of him

These are the people that witness the 2nd world war started by Adof Hitler.

,

RapistOnBail:


Beer has finally killed this man

Am sure many people will want to know the brand that can take you to 90.

R I P

At what age?

RapistOnBail:


Beer has finally killed this man

Rip

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