His colleagues took to social media to share videos of the burial ceremony while paying tributes to the actor.

“Deceased Nigerian actor, Sam Obiago has been laid to rest in Asaba, Delta State.

His colleagues, Ebele Okaro and Destiny Etiko uploaded videos of the ceremony in an Instagram post of Friday.

Speaking at the event, Ebele said that it has been a sad day for the movie industry, she also prayed for the soul of the deceased.

““11th February, A sad Day for Nollywood. Today we Bury Daddy Sam…May His Soul Rest in Peace, Amen,” she captioned the video.

Destiny who could not hold back her tears uploaded a video of the corpse in a casket saying,” RIP DADDY SAM. Words fail me.”

Popularly known as Daddy Sam, Obiago’s death was announced on Thursday, December 22, by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas.

His colleagues, Segun Arinze, Ernest Obi, Destiny Etiko, Clarion Chukwurah, Uche Ogbodo, Lizzy Gold and others all paid tributes to him.

Aged 57, Sam Obiago has featured in Nollywood movies like Gifted, Tears Of A King, Woman Of Fire, Ghana Island, Royal Turning Point, Royal Appointment, Bargain, Combined Forces, Altar Of Love, Wishes, Ancient Love, Drunk Princess, The Missing Blood, Obed And Ruth, The Visitor, Osinachi, One Night Stand, Throne Of Fire, Ancient Key, Wicked Tradition, Tortured Heart, Royal Wreck and others.

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