Nollywood mourns actor Cjay Nwokafor after reported death
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has announced the death of actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor and postponed the release of a film featuring him. The cause of death, funeral plans and further details had not been disclosed by his family or colleagues at the time of the report.
The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the reported death of Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor. Actress Nkechi Blessing announced his death on Instagram on Wednesday, posting videos of herself with the actor. She did not disclose the cause of death, but said she had cancelled the release of her film, “Egusi Ogbono,” in his honour.
Nwokafor featured in the production. Blessing had scheduled the film’s release for 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
She said the decision to withdraw it followed confirmation of the actor’s death by a hospital. The actress said she had spoken to Nwokafor at about 8 a.m. that day and received news of his death several hours later.
In her post, she expressed disbelief and referred to plans they had made. Other actors also reacted. Charles Born said he had intended to visit Nwokafor at a clinic, while Emeka Nwagbaraocha said on X that he could not believe the actor had died.
Both expressed shock at the news. Nwokafor began acting in 2021 and appeared in several Nollywood productions, including “Larry Cold,” “Mum Overnight” and “A Day to My Wedding.” He was an indigene of Anambra State. As of the time of the report, Nwokafor’s family and colleagues had not released further details about his death or announced funeral arrangements.
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