Veteran Nollywood actor Fabian Adibe has passed away at the age of 85.
Adibe, best known for his role in the classic film adaptation of “Things Fall Apart”, reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at around 2:30 am.
The circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be confirmed. However, the sad news was announced by celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi, who wrote on Instagram: “Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibe, is dead. Died 2 am this morning.”
Adibe was among Nollywood’s pioneering generation of actors, remembered for his depth, cultural pride, and significant contribution to the Nigerian film industry.
Mini Biography of Fabian Adibe
- Date of Birth: 1939
- Place of Birth: Imo State, Nigeria
- Career: Fabian Adibe started acting in the 1970s and became a respected figure in Nigeria’s creative space. He was part of the Odunke Artists Movement, a group of distinguished Igbo youths who promoted arts and culture through theatre and film.
- Notable Works: He gained fame for his performance in Things Fall Apart and went on to feature in several Nollywood classics during the industry’s formative years.
- Legacy: Fabian Adibe is remembered as a cultural icon, stage performer, and film actor who inspired younger generations of Nigerian actors.
Fans, colleagues, and film enthusiasts have begun paying tribute to the late veteran, describing him as a true Nollywood legend who paved the way for modern Nigerian cinema.
