'Allow me to announce his death': Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu's daughter asks AGN to take down its post

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Nigeria
Culture & Entertainment
'Allow me to announce his death': Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu's daughter asks AGN to take down its post

Chiamaka, daughter of Nigerian actor Diewait Ikpechukwu, asked the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to take down its post announcing her father's death. The actor died on Thursday after battling an undisclosed illness, according to DAILY POST. Chiamaka said she wanted to announce the death herself and asked people not to call her or post her father's picture. She also questioned why the film industry often waits until members die to show them affection.

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