Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Cjay Dies

What the report says

Nigerian film industry figures are mourning the death of Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor, according to Premium Times, which AllAfrica republished on 30 September 2026. The report said the news was shared on Instagram by actress Nkechi Blessing, who also said she had cancelled the planned release of her film “Egusi Ogbono” to honor him. Cjay appeared in that movie, and Blessing said she had spoken with him earlier the same day before learning he had died.

Premium Times reported that the cause of death had not been disclosed and that, at the time of publication, no funeral arrangements had been announced. The article said Cjay’s family and colleagues had not yet given further details. His death prompted tributes from fans and fellow entertainers, while some of his recent Instagram posts drew renewed attention after the announcement.

The report also provided a brief reminder of Cjay’s career. He began acting in 2021 and went on to appear in several productions, including “Larry Cold,” “Mum Overnight,” “A Day to My Wedding,” and “The Lies She Tell.” Premium Times said the Anambra-born actor had spoken in a recent interview about being inspired to pursue acting after working on a set with filmmaker Ruth Kadiri. His death adds to ongoing concern in Nigeria’s entertainment sector over the loss of young screen talents.