Nollywood Actor Cjay Nwoks Passes Away

Nollywood actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay Nwoks, has died. The actor reportedly passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The news was announced by actress and filmmaker Nkechi Blessing Sunday in an emotional video shared on social media.

Nkechi Blessing revealed that Cjay Nwoks was the lead actor in her latest movie, which was scheduled to be released at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Following news of his death, she announced that the planned release would no longer go ahead. Speaking while visibly emotional, the actress said she was at the hospital in Badore where she had just learned of the actor's death.

“Right now, I’m in the hospital in Badore. I just lost CJay. CJay is dead. I don’t even know where to start,” she said. The sudden death reportedly left the cast and crew of the film devastated, with the completed project subsequently withdrawn from its scheduled release.

Cjay Nwoks was known for appearances in several Nollywood productions, including Doctor Lanre, Fond of You, Godly Escort, Come Alive and Tide. As of the time of filing this report, the cause and circumstances surrounding his death had not been officially disclosed. Tributes and messages of condolence have since begun pouring in from colleagues, fans and others within the Nigerian film industry.