The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the sudden loss of esteemed actor and producer Chijioke Ike. Fellow producer Stanley Ontop shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, leaving fans, friends, and family devastated.

As reported by Ontop, Chijioke’s life was tragically cut short during a family gathering in his hometown, where he suddenly collapsed and couldn’t be revived. Ontop’s poignant tribute remembered Chijioke as a “vibrant” producer and market leader, describing his passing as a “black day” for Nollywood’s eastern sector.

The news has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media, with colleagues and admirers paying homage to Chijioke Ike’s enduring legacy.