Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Grengory, New Masqurade Actor Dies by Yemi Olakitan

James Iroha, alias Girengori who created the famous television comedy of the 80s and early 90s is reported dead. Girengor acted with famous musician and actress Kristy Essien Igbokwe and was a very humourous individual. He brought his talents to complement other actors in the TV series such as Chief Zebrudaya alias 4.30. May His gentle soul rests in peace. In the words of an admirer he was Nigeria's premier Humour Merchant, ''Chief James Iroha a.k.a. "Gringory". From ua days @ d university College Ibadan to Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting, NTA, IBC, BCA...spanning over 5 decades, u dedicated ua life to making others happy wt ua extra-ordinary talents. A compere par excellence, a peerless comedian & an actor wt a difference. U created d now rested sitcom, "Masqurade" & humbly took d role of a houseboy. U did all these not 4 money but, just 4 odas to be happy. Chief, may u find humour in eternity. Goodbye"Gringory Akabuogu"
National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Segun Arinze confrimed his death. He died after a brief illness.

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