The family of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru on Monday announced the dates for his funeral activities.
The family announced the burial arrangements in a statement jointly signed by his sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru. The statement was posted on his Instagram account.
Mr Duru will be buried on December 11 after two services of songs scheduled for November 25 in Abuja and December 10 in Imo State.
“Service of songs in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye.
“Service of songs in Imo State on Thursday, 10th December 2026, at the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru’s Family Compound, Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano,” which will be followed by interment on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the same venue.
The 57-year-old actor died on October 22, 2026, after a battle with an undisclosed illness.