Francis Duru’s Family Announces Funeral Arrangements
The family of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru has announced plans for his burial, with funeral activities scheduled to take place in Abuja and his hometown in Imo State.
The arrangements were made public in a statement shared on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday, November 2. The statement was jointly signed by his sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru.
According to the family, the funeral programme will begin with a service of songs in Abuja on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Abuja Service of Songs Holds November 25
The first service of songs will take place at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The family also announced a second service of songs in Imo State as part of the activities leading up to the actor’s burial.
Burial and Interment Scheduled for December 11
The second service of songs will hold on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at the family compound of the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru in Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State.
The burial and interment will follow on Friday, December 11, at the same location.
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The family’s statement outlined the arrangements as follows:
“Service of songs in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th November 2026 by 5:00 PM at Family Worship Center, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye.
“Service of songs in Imo State on Thursday, 10th December 2026 at the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru’s Family Compound, Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano. Followed by funeral and interment on Friday.
Francis Duru Died at 59
Francis Duru died on October 22, 2026, at the age of 59, following a battle with an undisclosed illness, according to an earlier report by Vanguard.
The late actor was a familiar face in Nollywood, and his death marked a loss for the Nigerian film industry.
His family has now released the funeral schedule, giving relatives, friends, colleagues and well-wishers details of the ceremonies ahead of his final burial.
