Tears and Tributes as Julius Agwu Bids Farewell to His Beloved Mother

Grief has once again settled over Nigeria’s entertainment scene, and this time it hovers around one of its brightest stars. Julius Agwu, comedian, actor, and longtime crowd favourite, has lost his mother, Mrs. Victoria Agwu, the woman many fondly called Mama Gee. She passed on after a brief illness, leaving a void that even Julius’s legendary humour cannot soften. Her final rites are set for Wednesday, December 18, 2025, in Choba, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

For Julius, this is not just a public loss but a wound that cuts straight to the heart. He broke the news in a sombre post online: “My dearest mother has gone to be with the Lord. Mama Gee, you will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.”

Anyone who has followed Julius’s journey knows how often he credited his mother’s prayers for carrying him through his darkest days. He once called her “my angel on earth,” a simple line that now lands with heavier weight.

Since her passing, pillars of the comedy industry have stepped forward with tributes. Ali Baba mourned her as “a mother figure to many in our industry,” noting how Julius spoke about her with endless affection. Ayo Makun added his own message of comfort, praising Mama Gee for raising a son who has given the country years of laughter.

Fans have not held back either. Julius’s social media pages have turned into a wall of condolences, prayers, and gratitude. Many say that through his craft, Mama Gee’s influence reached people she never even met.

Mrs. Victoria Agwu leaves behind children, grandchildren, and a community that saw her as a steady and cheerful presence. Her kindness, humour, and faith shaped the people around her, especially the son whose success she celebrated with pride.

As the family prepares to lay her to rest, the December 18 funeral in Choba promises to gather relatives, friends, and denizens of entertainment and high society for a heartfelt farewell. And in a gesture that speaks volumes, Julius is dedicating the 20th anniversary edition of his famous Crack Ya’ Ribs comedy fiesta on Christmas Day at the Azum Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt to the memory of the mother who stood by him through every season.