The sad news was announced by filmmaker Olufemi Ogedengbe on Instagram, where he paid tribute to France. Ogedengbe fondly remembered the actor as a legend and an uncle, recalling their collaboration on three film projects in Tanzania in 2006: *Cross My Sin*, *She Is My Sister*, and *The Director*. The cause of France’s death has not yet been revealed.
In his post, Ogedengbe wrote, “Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s legends, Uncle Emmanuel France. One of the actors I took to Tanzania in 2006. Shot three movies with him. R.I.P.”
Fans and colleagues took to the comment section to express their condolences, sharing memories of the beloved actor and mourning his loss.
