The family of comedian Peteru has release a statement confirming his death.
According to the statement, the Ibadan-based skit maker who is known for his Yoruba take on Big Brother Naija “died in the early hours of Thursday, December 22” and not Wednesday as widely reported.
The cause of his death was not revealed in the statement shared via Instagram Thursday afternoon.
However, unconfirmed reports say he died after battling cancer for years.
The family also said the burial arrangements will be communicated to the public in due time.
Captioning the post, fellow comedian Seyi Law who shared the statement wrote: “This is devastating and very painful. Peteru, the ever playful one. Your jokes made me laugh hard. Ahhhhh!!God, please console his family and strengthen them through this very difficult situation. Peteru, may your soul find peaceful rest in Jesus’ name.”
Peteru whose real name is Tobi Owomoyela died weeks after his dad’s burial in November.
His dad, popularly known as Amazing Mike, died on Tuesday August 9.
