Blessing said she had spoken with Cjay around 8am on the day of his death before receiving news of his passing hours later. Other actors, including Charles Born and Emeka Nwagbaraocha, also expressed shock over the actor’s death. Cjay began his acting career in 2021 and appeared in productions including Larry Cold, Mum Overnight and A Day to My Wedding.
The cause of death has not been disclosed by his family or colleagues, and funeral arrangements had not been announced as of publication. Cjay was an indigene of Anambra State and was based in Lagos.
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Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting tributes from colleagues including Nkechi Blessing, who cancelled her film release in his honour. Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from colleagues and fans. Actress Nkechi Blessing announced his death on Wednesday and cancelled the scheduled release of her film Egusi Ogbono, in which...
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- Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting tributes from colleagues including Nkechi Blessing, who cancelled her film release in his honour.
- Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from colleagues and fans.
- Actress Nkechi Blessing announced his death on Wednesday and cancelled the scheduled release of her film Egusi Ogbono, in which Cjay featured.Blessing said she had spoken with Cjay around 8am on the day of his death before receiving news of his passing hours later.
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Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting tributes from colleagues including Nkechi Blessing, who cancelled her film release in his honour. Nollywood actor Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from colleagues and fans. Actress Nkechi Blessing announced his death on Wednesday and cancelled the scheduled release of her film Egusi Ogbono, in which...
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October 1, 2026
