Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has reflected on the death of his son, Ifeanyi who died in 2024 and how it drew him closer to God.
In a recent interview, the veteran actor recalled how he conducted a service in church on the day his son was buried in order to prove that God is good.
“It has deepened my perspective and outlook on life. It made me understand that I am just a mere custodian and caretaker for my family. They all belong to God. But in the midst of the loss, my faith in God and my love for Him never dropped. Rather, it was amplified. On the next day after he was buried, I conducted a service in church because I needed to prove to God that He remains the creator.
“The next week, we had youth’s week in church, and I tried to look for him among the audience, then I remembered he was in a better place. It was a grieving time for my family, but we have taken it one step at a time, knowing that we serve a God who comforts us,” Duru said.
Furthermore, Duru said, “God is the most fundamental source of everything in my life. He is my strength and support structure. For me, it is God first before anything.”
