Veteran Nollywood actor, Davis Offor, popularly known for his role as Clarus in the iconic sitcom ‘The New Masquerade’, is dead.

Nollywood actor, Tony Akposheri, announced Offor’s demise in an emotional tribute on his Facebook page on Tuesday.

While expressing sadness over the death, Akposheri, who starred alongside Offor as Zacky in the popular series that defined an era of Nigerian television, recalled their recent moments together.

According to him, Offor was full of life and hope when they last met earlier this year, describing the late actor as more than just a colleague, but a friend, brother, man with warmth, humour, and a presence that could light up any space.

He noted that Offor’s sudden death has left a painful void, making it difficult to come to terms with the loss of someone he had spoken with only recently.

He wrote, “Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Offor, 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. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you.

“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.

“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.”

Davis Offor rose to prominence through The New Masquerade, a beloved Nigerian sitcom that captivated audiences with its humour and memorable characters, including the boastful and comedic Clarus.