Oluwatobi Owomoyela, also known as Peteru, was a Nigerian comedian based in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
On Wednesday, December 21, the comedian known for his Yoruba take on Big Brother Naija died.
The cause of his death has yet to be revealed.
He reportedly buried his father in November and was the only son in a family of seven. His colleagues have taken to social media to express their grief over his untimely death.
One of them, Adams Adebayo wrote,
“I am bereaved to read the news of your demise my brother, You are one of the entertainer (sic) that is trying his best to put Ibadan on global map.
“Your role in comedy and entertainment industry is recognized but it’s sad to read you have went (sic) to rest with your maker.
“I pray that Almighty God be with your family and grant them fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May the good Lord rest your soul and grant you peaceful rest Champ.”
Actor Muyiwa Ademola also mourned the deceased.
“This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world in this manner?
“Hmmm… it is well. Please be kind to one another as we don’t even know what we are individually passing through! I learnt Peteru died of cancer.
“You were battling such burden yet I never saw you without a smile! It is well. It is well. It is well. Journey well great guy. I am out of words tonight,” he posted on Instagram.
This comes a few days after another Ibadan-based comedian, Coesowflex King Moore, popularly called Mimic King, was shot dead during a robbery incident.