Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71
Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness, according to family sources. Abubakar Yakubu, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the death in an Instagram post. Reports say Ikpechukwu had been unwell for some time before he passed away. His death is being described as a loss for the Nigerian film industry.
Key facts
- Abubakar Yakubu announced the death publicly through a post on Instagram.
- Premium Times reported the death, describing Ikpechukwu as a veteran Nollywood actor.
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Why it matters
The death of a long-serving performer marks a loss for Nigeria's film sector.
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