The actor became ill in October 2006, and died on March 20, 2007.

Agu was popular for his role in Amaka Igwe's "Checkmate," and the unforgettable undefinedamong others.

Check out seven things you should remember or know about the late filmmaker.

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1. He played the character Benny in the hit 1990s Amaka Igwe TV series

2. He became a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry after his appearance in the 1992 Nigerian film "Living in Bondage," which starred him as Ichie Millionaire.

3.  He produced his first film "Jezebel " in 1994. His other works as a producer and director include "Name of the Father", "A Divine Call," "The Boy is Mine," "Body and Soul," "Love and Pride," among others.

4. The late actor was once a member of the Altar Boys, and a lector at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

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5. Agu was born on February 18, 1965, and passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.

6. He started his formal education at Ladi-Lak Institute Alagomeji, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. His high school education was at St. Finbarr's College, Lagos. He finally attended the University of Lagos, where he studied Mass Communication.

May his soul continue to rest in peace.

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Watch actor in "Living in Bondage" below.

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