Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, multiple Nigerian outlets report. His death is announced by actress Nkechi Blessing on Instagram, where she mourns his sudden passing and says he is pronounced dead at a hospital.
The reports place his death in Badore, Lagos State, and note that he dies on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. While one outlet describes the hospital location as “undisclosed,” others similarly identify Badore as the area where he is declared dead. None of the sources provide a cause of death.
Beyond the announcement, outlet details differ in emphasis. One report says Blessing recently cast him as the lead actor in her upcoming film, while another says she cancels the scheduled 5pm premiere of her film “Egusi Ogbono” after his death. Other outlets focus mainly on the mourning statements and his role in Nollywood productions, without expanding on funeral arrangements or medical details.
