A popular Ibadan-based comedian, Oluwatobi Owomoyela, known as Peteru, was reported dead in the early hours of Thursday, December 22, 2022.
The family of the deceased in a statement titled “Thy will be done” expressed regrets over Peteru’s death.
The release reads: “The Owomoyela family regrets to announce the death of Oluwatobi ‘Peteru’ Owomoyela, who until his death was a loving son, father, husband, brother, Uncle and comedian extraordinaire.
“Peteru died in the early hours of Thursday, 22nd December 2022.
“The entire family is devastated, and all we can ask for at this time is for the public to kindly allow the family to grieve and mourn this huge loss.”
The family disclosed that burial details would be communicated to the public in due course. We request that you keep the Owomoyela family in your prayers.
Meanwhile, a Nollywood actor, Muyiwa Ademola while mourning the deceased, shared a video on his Instagram page early Thursday saying, “This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world in this manner? Hmmm… it is well.
“Please be kind to one another, as we don’t even know what we are individually passing through! I learnt Peteru died of cancer. You were battling such a burden yet I never saw you without a smile! It is well. It is well. It is well. Journey well great guy. I am out of words tonight.”
Also, a Nollywood actress Funmi Awelewa took to her page to mourn Peteru with many heartbroken smileys; she wrote “Peteru. Unquestionable God.”
Peteru was well known for his unique delivery of mimicking people. He was also an MC and an on-air personality in Ibadan.
