Veteran actor Davis Ofor, best remembered for playing Clarus in the sitcom New Masquerade in the 1980s, has passed away.
Tony Akposheri, a fellow actor, shared the news on Instagram, expressing shock and sorrow over Ofor’s passing.
Akposheri remembered spending time with Ofor around the New Year, talking about plans and exchanging experiences.
“My heart is heavy today. The beloved Clarus from New Masquerade, Davis Ofor, is no longer with us.
“Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Ofor, fondly known as Clarus from New Masquerade, is gone.
“We crossed into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead.
“We spoke about life, about plans, about how far we had come. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you”, he wrote.
Ofor’s portrayal of Clarus in New Masquerade earned him national recognition and made him a household name in Nigeria.
Details surrounding the cause of his death were not immediately available.
Ofor’s death has been met with tributes. Akposheri described him as a friend, brother, and a man with warmth and humour.
“You were more than a familiar face on screen. You were a friend, a brother, a man with warmth, humour, and a presence that could light up any space,” he wrote.
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“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.”
He added, “Rest well, my friend. You came, you gave joy, you made your mark, and you will never be forgotten.”
Meanwhile, in February, Aunty Ajara, a well-known small-sized actress from Nigeria, died.
Earlier on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the doctor informed Aunty Ajara’s family that she had passed away following a brief struggle with a liver-related ailment.
Furthermore, Ridwan Lazeez, the late actress’s older brother, thanked the public for their financial help after sharing the sad news in a widely shared video on social media.
Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.
