Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71, marking another loss for the Nigerian film industry.
Ikpechukwu, who was also a former footballer, reportedly died on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
A family source confirmed his death, although further details surrounding his passing had yet to emerge as of the time of filing this report.
The late actor was known for his contributions to Nollywood, where he built a career in the Nigerian film industry.
His death adds to the list of losses suffered by the entertainment industry.
