Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71 following a prolonged illness.
His death has drawn tributes from colleagues, associates and admirers, who have paid tribute to his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, announced his death on Friday.
Ikpechukwu reportedly spent more than 25 years in Nollywood, featuring in over 100 film productions during his career.
He was particularly known for portraying traditional rulers, elderly statesmen and other influential figures in Nigerian films.
Beyond his acting career, Ikpechukwu served as patron of the Veterans All Stars International Football Club, Enugu, which also mourned his death and acknowledged his contributions to sports and entertainment.
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