Nigerian comic and On-Air persona Oluwatobi Owomoyela, well-liked as Peteru who handed on in the early hours of Thursday, December 22 has been confirmed to have died from colon cancer problems as opposed to the story of lung cancer, accident, and suicide being peddled by some bloggers.
The beloved comic, 35, who buried his father barely six weeks in the past, in accordance to a supply shut to the household was billed to remarry in the early days of 2023.
Peteru, a family title in comedy circles due to his distinctive mimicry was till his demise, one of the quickest-rising comedians who had made a reputation in the South- West of Nigeria, having labored with the foremost Nigerian entertainers. He was additionally an MC, a model influencer and an On-Air Personality in Ibadan, Oyo State.
He is survived by his mom, siblings, and son.
Since the information broke on social media, messages and posts eulogizing the late comic have poured in from entertainers and followers alike.
In a press release issued by the Owomoyela household asserting his demise, Peteru’s household requested to be allowed to grieve and mourn the enormous loss.