- Nollywood actor Cjay, born Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, died on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday announced on Instagram.
- Nkechi Blessing cancelled the 30 September release of her movie Egusi Ogbono, in which Cjay starred, after his death.
- As of 10:30pm WAT on 30 September 2026, no cause of death or statement from Cjay's family had been made public.
Nollywood actor Cjay dies as Nkechi Blessing shelves Egusi Ogbono
Nkechi Blessing, who says she spoke to the Anambra-born actor at 8am on Wednesday, pulled her new movie hours before release. No cause of death or family statement had been given as of 10:30pm WAT.
Nollywood actor Cjay, born Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, has died. Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday broke the news in an Instagram video on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, and Premium Times reported his death at about 9:56pm WAT the same day. The loss landed on what was meant to be a launch day. Cjay starred in Nkechi Blessing's new movie, Egusi Ogbono, which…