Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu D!es At 71

Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has reportedly died at the age of 71, marking another loss for the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The actor, who previously pursued a career in professional football before venturing into the movie industry, reportedly passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness.

A family source reportedly confirmed his death, although further details surrounding the circumstances of his passing had not been disclosed as of the time of this report.

Ikpechukwu’s death comes as a major loss to Nollywood, where he made notable contributions through his work as an actor.

His passing has also drawn attention to his journey from professional football to the Nigerian film industry, where he built a career and became known to movie audiences.

The late actor is survived by family members, including his daughter, who recently made an emotional appeal to the Actors Guild of Nigeria and the public, asking them to allow her to personally announce her father’s death before publishing tributes or death notices.