By Desire Emmanuel
Veteran actor of the New Masquerade fame, David Ofor, who played the role of Clarus in the television drama series in the 70s and 80s, is dead. He was aged 85.
The New Masquerade was a famed programme on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that featured the likes of Chika Okpala as Chief Zebrudaya, Claude Eke as Jegede Sokoya, James Iroha as Giringory, Lizzy Evoeme as Ovularia, as we as Clarus and others.
The death of Clarus was announced by Tony Akposheri, his colleague on the television drama series who played the role of Zakia.
He wrote: “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.
“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, humour, 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.”
