Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died after a prolonged illness, with the Actors Guild of Nigeria confirming his death on Friday.
The AGN National President, Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, announced the death in an Instagram post, describing Ikpechukwu as a legend and paying tribute to his memory.
Veteran Actor Ikpechukwu had a career spanning more than two decades and was known for portraying traditional rulers and authoritative characters. He appeared in films including Evil Men, Python King, The Guilty, Royal Palace, Across the River and Omera, and also served as chairman of the Enugu State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
