Producer and director of one of Nollywood’s most celebrated movies, ‘Anchor Baby’, Lonzo Nzekwe, has paid a glowing tribute to one of the movie’s lead cast, Sam Sarpong who was said to have committed suicide last week.
In a post on ‘Anchor Baby’’s Facebook page, Nzekwe described the late actor as hardworking and super-talented.
“When It Rains, It Pours! I just received a sad news that my friend and super talented actor, singer, supermodel, Sam Sarpong has passed away. He played the co-lead character, Paul Unanga in my film, ‘Anchor Baby’ .In a post on ‘Anchor Baby’’s Facebook page, Nzekwe described the late actor as hardworking and super-talented.
At this moment, I do not know the exact cause of his death. Still trying to find out. He was the most genuine, humble and hard working guy I’ve ever met. Still in deep shock over this bad news. Please pray for him and his family. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace homie,” Nzekwe posted.
Actress and movie producer, Omoni Oboli, who plays Sarpong’s wife in the film also expressed sadness at his demise.
“Have mercy Lord!!! I have been balling my eyes out for the last hour! I can’t deal with this! God knows I can’t! My husband in the movie ‘Anchor Baby’ gone like that! I have never met a more positive guy in my whole life! He’s the most genuine, God fearing, lovable character you’ll ever meet. What is in this life now? All the hustle! Over! Just like that! I’m MISERABLE! God speed fam! Rest in the bosom of The Lord,” she posted on Instagram.
Born December 1979, Sarpong was an English-American actor, model, and musician with over 60 feature films, and fifty-five television shows to his credit. He has featured in such films as ‘Carmen The Hip Hopera’, ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’, ‘Keeping Up with the Steins’, ‘Anchor Baby’ and a host of others.
He was said to have died last Monday in Southern California after jumping from a bridge in Pasadena. He is survived by a sister and a father.
Actress and movie producer, Omoni Oboli, who plays Sarpong’s wife in the film also expressed sadness at his demise.
“Have mercy Lord!!! I have been balling my eyes out for the last hour! I can’t deal with this! God knows I can’t! My husband in the movie ‘Anchor Baby’ gone like that! I have never met a more positive guy in my whole life! He’s the most genuine, God fearing, lovable character you’ll ever meet. What is in this life now? All the hustle! Over! Just like that! I’m MISERABLE! God speed fam! Rest in the bosom of The Lord,” she posted on Instagram.
Born December 1979, Sarpong was an English-American actor, model, and musician with over 60 feature films, and fifty-five television shows to his credit. He has featured in such films as ‘Carmen The Hip Hopera’, ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’, ‘Keeping Up with the Steins’, ‘Anchor Baby’ and a host of others.
He was said to have died last Monday in Southern California after jumping from a bridge in Pasadena. He is survived by a sister and a father.
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