Nigerian film industry has lost one of its prominent figures, Natty Bruce, who recently passed away at the age of 57.
The late actor, who initially began his career as a stuntman, made significant contributions to the world of Nigerian cinema.
He established the production companies; Natty Bruce Production and Nollyactions Entertainment Ltd. Moreso, he established the Natty Bruce Action Film Academy, where he trains aspiring actors and filmmakers.
Announcing his death via his X account (formerly known as Twitter), a film enthusiast, journalist and former member of the Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC), Dr Husseini Shaibu, revealed revealed that, prior to his demise, Natty Bruce had been working on producing a full-length martial arts movie.
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Shaibu who is also a lecturer at the University of Lagos while eulogising the late thespian tweeted, “I have just been reliably informed that light has dimmed on foremost Nollywood’s ‘martial arts’ actor Natty Bruce.
The green belter was passionate about integrating Martial Arts into Nollywood movies. He also tried to produce a full-length Martial Art movie… Good night Oga Natty,” (sic)
The late star produced several action-filled films like; ‘Guardian Angel’, ‘President Must Not Die’, ‘Best Of The Game’, ’30 Days’, and ‘Never End’. He was also an author.