Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died following a prolonged illness, marking another loss for the Nigerian movie industry.
His death was announced on Friday by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, who paid tribute to the late actor in a post on Instagram.
Expressing his grief, Yakubu described Ikpechukwu as a legend whose contributions would remain in the memories of those who knew him.
“Another Legend bows out!! RIP Diewit Ikpechukwu, your memories will forever remain in our hearts”, Yakubu wrote.
However, further information about the circumstances surrounding his death had yet to be made public as of the time of filing this report.
Ikpechukwu spent more than two decades in the entertainment industry, having previously explored football and corporate employment before finding his place in Nollywood.
He became known for his portrayal of traditional rulers and other influential characters in Nigerian films, earning recognition for his commanding screen presence.
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Some of the movies he featured in include Evil Men, where he acted alongside veteran Nollywood star Pete Edochie, as well as Python King, The Guilty, Royal Palace, Across the River and Omera.
Beyond his acting career, Ikpechukwu also contributed to the development of the industry through his service as chairman of the Enugu State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
His passing represents another significant loss to Nollywood, particularly among veteran performers whose work contributed to the growth and development of the Nigerian film industry.