Veteran Nigerian Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has passed away at the age of 71.
The actor, who was also a former footballer, reportedly passed away on Thursday following a prolonged illness.
A family source confirmed his death, although details surrounding the circumstances remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Ikpechukwu’s death represents another loss to the Nigerian movie industry, where he was known for his contributions as an actor.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
