Born Tobi Owomoyela, popular comedian, Peteru has died aged 35.
Peteru’s death was announced on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 by social media influencers and colleagues on Instagram and Twitter.
The Ibadan-based comedian and MC reportedly died after battling cancer.
He is survived by Bryan, his child, who is with his mother in the United States.
Actor Muyiwa Ademola said:
“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.”
Peteru before his demise was a fast-rising comedian who made a name for himself in the South-West of Nigeria. He was full of life and vibrant.
