Nollywood actor Cjay Nwoks, whose real name is Chijioke Nwokafor, has reportedly died, prompting actress Nkechi Blessing and members of a movie production team to cancel a scheduled film release and begin mourning the actor.
According to a report gathered by Starnews NG on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Nwoks was the lead actor in a movie produced by or associated with Nkechi Blessing and scheduled to be released at 5pm.
The actor’s reported death came as a shock to the actress and members of the production team, with Nkechi Blessing said to have broken down in tears after receiving the news.
The actress reportedly expressed grief over the sudden loss, saying the development had made it impossible for her to proceed with the planned release of the completed movie.
She subsequently cancelled the release as the production team joined her in mourning the actor.
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Cjay Nwoks was known for his appearances in a number of Nollywood productions and was credited professionally under the name Cjay Nwoks.
Film databases list his real name as Chijioke Nwokafor and credit him with roles in movies including Come Alive, Doctor Lanre, Tide, Godly Escort and Fond of You.
His reported death has since generated reactions across the movie industry, with fans and colleagues expressing condolences to his family, friends and fellow actors.
Tributes have also continued to emerge from people who knew or worked with the actor, reflecting the impact of his sudden passing on those around him.
The cancellation of the scheduled movie release has further highlighted the immediate effect of the reported death on colleagues who had worked with him on the project.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the circumstances and cause of Cjay Nwoks’ reported death had not been established.
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