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Last Thursday was a day of horrible memories for many artistes,they buried one of ther own-Joe Adekwagh (full names Joseph Terhemba Adekwagh),one of Nigeria's roundly talented and affable actors died suddenly in prime action.Excerpts from a release issued by the National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN)where he worked until death reads: "our valuable staff and prolific artiste Adekwagh slumped while serving as masters of ceremonies at the 40th year on stage event of the veteran actor,poet and essayist,Lari Williams.The actor of immense credit and show host died after attempt to revive him at a clinic in Surulere,(Lagos)where he was rushed to after he slumped at the Lari Williams event held at the Cinema Hall 1 of the National Theatre.

"Aged 44,born on February 18,1963, Adekwagh is a native of Konshisha Local Government of Benue State. He was initially recruited in September 1989 as an artiste to form the nucleus of the then Hubert Ogunde led National Troupe of Nigeria.He continued as an artiste until in 1999 when his contract with the National Troupe lapsed. In 2001, Adekwagh was formally employed into the National Troupe, this time as a tenure staff.He was designated Assistant Stage Manager but he was always available to perform each time the National Troupe had a production that required his robust talent."

Married,Adekwagh who was at a time vice Chairman and later Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP)leaves behind two sons,Desmond and Mohammed.May his soul rest in perfect peace.