Nollywood dey mourn one of im veteran actors, Diewit Ikpechukwu, wey die at the age of 71. Report say e pass away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, confirm the death on Friday, November 6, 2026, and pay tribute to the late actor. For the tribute, Yakubu write say: “Another Legend bows out! RIP Diewit Ikpechukwu,” and add say im memories go “forever remain in our hearts.”
Ikpechukwu, wey be former footballer, spend 25 years for Nollywood and feature for many popular films alongside stars like Pete Edochie, the late Mr Ibu, Osita Iheme and Patience Ozokwor. Im work help shape Nigerian cinema, and e leave lasting mark on audiences and colleagues.
Even though the guild don confirm the death, exact circumstances behind am remain unknown, and details surrounding the death still sketchy as at the time of the report.
