- Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at 71.
- He reportedly passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
- Before acting, Ikpechukwu had a professional football career.
Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has passed away at the age of 71.
The actor, who had a professional football career before venturing into the movie industry, reportedly died on Thursday following a prolonged illness.
A source within the family confirmed his death, although further information about the circumstances surrounding his passing had not been made public as of the time of filing this report.
His demise represents another sad loss to Nollywood, where he made his mark through his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
In other news… Former Big Brother Naija housemate Sheggz has shared a touching experience involving a vulcanizer, highlighting the difficult economic situation in the country.
The reality TV star recounted how he recently visited a vulcanizer to pump his tyre but mistakenly transferred ₦20,000 instead of the intended ₦2,000.
According to Sheggz, the vulcanizer became overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears after receiving the money.
He expressed surprise at the man’s reaction, noting that he was old enough to be his father. The incident, he said, made him realise just how difficult things have become for many Nigerians.Nigerian news subscription
Sharing the experience, Sheggz said:
“I pumped my tire recently and transferred ₦20K to the vulcanizer instead of ₦2K, and he burst into tears. A grown man that can give birth to me. The country is really hard.”
His account has drawn attention to the financial struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians, with many people finding it increasingly difficult to meet their daily needs amid the rising cost of living.