Veteran Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu Is Dead

Late Diewait Ikpechukw

Veteran actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has reportedly passed on.

The news of the veteran's demise was made public by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, on Friday.

The AGN president announced his passing in an Instagram post, noting that the actor bowed out after a prolonged illness and paying tribute to his memory.

At the time of filing this report, information about the actor's cause of death has not been made public.

"Another Legend bows out!! RIP Diewit Ikpechukwu, your memories will forever remain in our hearts"

Diewait Ikpechukwu was a veteran Nigerian Nollywood actor, former footballer, and marketing professional.

Before entering the entertainment industry, he played football, worked as a commentator, and managed a business office at NITEL before launching his own communications firm. He began his television career with NTA Enugu's 'Second Chance' and made his film debut in 1998 with 'Evil Men'.

Over a 25-year career, he starred in numerous titles including 'Royal Palace', 'The Guilty,' 'Omera', 'A Dance to Forget', and 'Ìjé Love', while also serving as the Enugu State AGN chairman and mentoring younger actors.