Arthur Scott, the manager of late Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu, has broken his silence on the actor's untimely demise and the controversies surrounding it. The actor passed away late last year under mysterious circumstances in South Africa and was buried a few weeks ago. In an exclusive interview, Scott shared his thoughts on the actor's legacy and the unresolved questions about his death.
A Mysterious Passing
Scott described Odira's death as mysterious, emphasizing the deep bond they shared over 12 years of working together. "I would say Odira's passing was a mysterious one, and it is really a great loss to me and to a lot of people out there. We worked together for 12 years before his untimely passing, and as for our relationship, it is close. We shared a lot of business and fun moments. He trusted me with a lot, including his social media password. I was his motivator, and his family knows this. He even told his mother that if not for me, he wouldn't have built a house," Scott said.
Autopsy Controversy
When asked about the autopsy results, Scott expressed reservations. "Death is mysterious. The first thing that went viral was that he allegedly died while on top of a woman. How did the news go viral if he was actually with close pals? And if he was with a woman, why was her identity hidden? Regarding the autopsy, the elder brother said it was not released to them, which means something is not clear. I decided not to push further because we are not family. I didn't see any confirmed cause of death. The story changed from dying on top of a woman to poisoning."
Lack of Evidence
Scott also addressed the confusion surrounding the case and the absence of clear evidence. "The whole thing happened in another country, and there was no CCTV footage to pinpoint what really happened. The family also complained that the company involved has not released the first autopsy result. So they don't really know if it was blood pressure or poisoning. He was a jolly good fellow, so it is difficult to say what happened."
Absence from Burial
Explaining why he missed the burial, Scott said, "I wasn't present at his burial because I already had an appointment that ran from April 8 to April 19, before the burial date was announced. But I financed his candlelight night and was present. Being present or absent doesn't show love. The trauma of his death is still affecting me. I will also continue to support his daughter."
Family and Baby Mama
Scott also shared details about Odira's relationship and family acceptance. "Odira was engaged to a Liberian lady he met in the Philippines. They had a child together, and there was a child dedication attended by his family, including his mother. They had plans to be together, but there was a misunderstanding. Though she didn't travel because of the misunderstanding but to show the baby to her people at home. I was surprised that it was not indicated that he is a father on his poster. It is a family decision."
Preserving His Legacy
Scott added that he plans to continue projects linked to the late actor. "I am continuing the ideas we planned together. I have a project called Odira Nwobu Legacy, focused on charity and supporting the less privileged. There are also films he produced that are yet to be released. I also plan to support his child. Sadly, a business venture he recently started led to the accident that claimed his life and affected others in the team."
In related news, a content creator who was also in South Africa when Odira passed has blamed the actor's friends for contributing to his untimely demise. The actor's death was confirmed by his director in an exclusive chat. The content creator shared videos as evidence, shifting the blame.
