A fast-rising comedian, Tobi Owomoyela Nifemi, popularly known as Comedian Peteru, is dead.
Peteru, who was a household name in comedy circles due to his unique delivery in mimicking people, among other talents he had, was said to have breathed his last breath on Wednesday.
Confirming Peteru’s death, one of his colleagues in the entertainment industry, Adams Adebayo, took to the social media network, Instagram to mourn his painful demise.
Adebayo wrote, “I am bereaved to read the news of your demise my brother, You are one of the entertainer that is trying his best to put Ibadan on global map.
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“Your role in comedy and entertainment industry is recognised but it’s sad to read you have went to rest with your maker.
“I pray that Almighty God be with your family and grant them fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“May the good Lord rest your soul and grant you peaceful rest Champ.
“Rest on Peteru comedian.
“Adieu!”
It was gathered that the late Peteru had been nursing cancer of the lungs for a long time before his death on Wednesday, 21 December 2022.