Cjay Nollywood Actor Dies Suddenly as Nkechi Blessing Announces Tragic News
Nollywood actor Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay, has died, sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday announced the actor’s death in an emotional video shared on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She appeared visibly distressed as she confirmed that Cjay had died at a hospital.
The actress did not reveal what caused his death.
Nkechi Blessing Announces Cjay’s Death
Nkechi Blessing shared the heartbreaking news while at the hospital where Cjay was reportedly confirmed dead.
In the emotional video, the actress struggled to speak as she mourned her colleague and friend.
She also announced that she would no longer release her movie, Egusi Ogbono, as originally planned.
The film had been scheduled to premiere on Wednesday. However, following Cjay’s death, Nkechi said the movie would not be released as planned.
Who Was Cjay?
Cjay, whose full name was Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, was an actor from Awka in Anambra State who was based in Lagos.
He began his professional acting career in 2021 and gradually built a presence in the Nigerian movie industry.
During his career, he appeared in several Nollywood productions, including Larry Cold, Mum Overnight, A Day To My Wedding, The Lies She Tell and What Time Left.
His death has prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues, fans and followers on social media.
Actor’s Death Comes as Shock
The news has been particularly difficult for people who worked with Cjay because his death was announced suddenly.
Nkechi Blessing’s emotional reaction also highlighted the shock surrounding the loss.
Other social media users expressed disbelief and offered condolences to the actor’s family and colleagues.
At the time of the reports, there had been no official public explanation of what led to Cjay’s death.
His recent social media activity had also given no indication to many followers that he was facing a serious situation, according to reports.
Movie Release Put on Hold
Cjay’s death also directly affected Nkechi Blessing’s planned movie release.
Egusi Ogbono was expected to be released at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, but the actress cancelled the release following the actor’s death.
Nkechi did not announce a new date for the movie.
Her decision showed the immediate impact of the loss on those who had worked closely with Cjay and were involved in the production.
Nollywood Mourns Cjay
Cjay’s death adds to the recent losses that have affected Nigeria’s entertainment community.
Colleagues and fans have continued to share messages of sympathy while remembering his work on screen.
For now, details about the circumstances surrounding his death remain limited. Funeral arrangements have also not been publicly announced.
As tributes continue to emerge, Cjay is being remembered by those who knew him as a young Nollywood talent whose professional career began only a few years ago.
His death at this stage of his career has left colleagues and fans mourning the loss of another Nigerian actor.
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