Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71
PauseandPonderTV · Sun, 8 Nov 2026The veteran actor, a former footballer, died after what his family describes as a long illness. The Actors Guild of Nigeria has paid tribute.
Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71.
He died on Thursday, 5 November, and the news was made public the following day. A family source was quoted as saying he died after a long illness. No further details have been given.
Before acting, Ikpechukwu played football and worked as a marketing manager at NITEL, the former national telephone company. He went on to appear in many Nollywood films over the years.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, wrote: "Another Legend bows out!! RIP Diewit Ikpechukwu."
Veterans All Stars International Football Club in Enugu, where he was patron, also paid tribute. The club said he was expected at a training session on 10 October but fell ill the day before.
Source: this report is based on reporting by P.M. News.
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