Veteran actor Romanus Amuta, popularly known as Natty in the rested NTA comedy series New Masquerade, is dead.
Amuta died on Wednesday, February 9 at the age of 79 after a protracted sickness.
His first son Dr. Chukwuma Amuta confirmed the death in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu.
Amuta described his late father as a caring father who did his best to raise his children.
“Yes! My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness,” he said.
Amuta hailed from Ukana in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
He worked with Daily Times Newspapers before venturing into the motion picture industry.
New Masquerade, for which is most popular, also starred the likes of Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya), Claude Eke (Jegede Sokoya), James Iroha (Giringori), Christy Essien-Igbokwe (Apena), David Ofor (Clarus) and Lizzy Ovoeme (Ovularia) was one of the most popular Nigerian soaps of the 1980s.
Amuta also acted in Nollywood movies including Lion Finger in 2003, Eagles Bride in 2005 and Ijele in 1999.
He is survived by his wife Cordelia and six children.
