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Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71

Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, MyJoyOnline, Vanguard.

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His death was confirmed on Friday by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu.

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  1. Premium Times Nigeria Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71 His death was confirmed on Friday by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu. 47 min ago · Tier 2
  2. MyJoyOnline Ghana Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71 Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71, bringing to an end a career that spanned more than two decades in the Nigerian film industry. The actor reportedly died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirming his passing on Friday, Novemb 16 h ago · Tier 3
  3. Vanguard Nigeria Just in: Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71 By Benjamin Njoku Veteran Nollywood actor, Diewait Ikpechukwu, is dead. He was aged 71. Ikpechukwu, a former footballer, reportedly died on Thursday after a prolonged illness, according to a family source. Details surrounding his death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. His dea 20 h ago · Tier 3

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