- Nollywood have experienced some shocking deaths in the past
- Some actors died while on set (While Acting)
- How, when they passed away are written hereafter
1. Clem Onyeka
First on this list is Clem Onyeka, who is one of Nollywood’s most talented actors. The actor, who was on the verge of becoming one of the top actors in the industry was shot by a stray bullet. This happened on the 14th of October 2014, when the police were in a clash with some armed robbers.
2, Alkhali Matt
Next on the list is Alkali Matt, who died on the 24th of March 2020, while he was filming a movie on set.
3.Okwy Chukwujekwu:
In September 2018, rising Nollywood star actor and comedian Okwy Chukwujekwu also known as Main Bossman was reported dead. He died after having an asthma attack while filming on a movie location.
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4. Nelson Gold:
Ezeora Nelson also known as Nelson Gold, at the time was one of Nollywood’s biggest prospects. Unfortunately, he died while shooting a movie.
5. Harley Akpo:
The next on the list is Harley Akpo, one of my favorite actors. However, he died while acting a movie in 2019. He died in a swimming pool in Asaba, Delta State in the south southern part of Nigeria while filming on a movie location. His death was reportedly caused by his lack of swimming skills after he fell into the pool.
6. J.T Tom West:
J.T Tom West was one of Nollywood’s most rogue actor but unfortunately, he died mysteriously on 28th September 2006 in Lagos, Nigeria in a ghastly motor accident while filming an action thriller movie.
7. Dede One Day:
Last but not the least, is Peter Onwuzurike AKA Dede One Day, who is one of Nollywood’s legendary comic actor and has been described as the best and most decorated and talent comic actor in Nigeria and a master of ceremony. Unfortunately, on 14th December 2015, Dede One Day died after he slumped while performing at an event in Aba, Abia State in the south eastern part of Nigeria.
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