Nollywood Loses Another Actor, Effiong Iko Mbakara

By Kingsley Ohioma18 October 20171 min read

The entertainment industry in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States received with shock the sad news over the demise ofGodswill Etukudo a.k.aEffiong Iko’Mbakara, a veteran Actor and a stakeholder in the movie industry in Akwa Ibom State.

Effiong featured in pioneer hits films like “Idiok Okuk”, “Mfina Ibaha”, “Bridge of No Return” etc. His last movie set was on the set of “Because I’m A Woman”.

He will be remembered for his character “Effiong Iko’Mbakara” in AFIM AKPA, a popular TV series on AKBC TV Channel 45, Uyo.

The Entertainment community will miss him and his creative contributions. May his soul Rest in Peace!

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