Family announces burial arrangements for Nigerian actor Steve Echendu

Premium Times27 October 2026, 17:48 UTCNigeria

His death was announced hours after veteran actor Francis Duru’s passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The post Family announces burial arrangements for Nigerian actor Steve Echendu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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