Diewait Ikpechukwu's daughter asks AGN to remove death post

Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu died at the age of 71, according to The Whistler. His daughter, Chiamaka, asked the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to remove a social media post announcing his death. Chiamaka, who is known by the stage name Chiamaxsworldoy, posted an emotional video on Instagram appealing for privacy. Daily Post reported that she warned the guild to take down the post after the news of his death was shared.

What we know

• Diewait Ikpechukwu died at the age of 71.
• His daughter, Chiamaka, appealed to the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
• Chiamaka asked the AGN to remove a post announcing her father's death.
• The appeal was made in a video posted on Instagram.

Sources

1. ‘Don’t Announce My Father’s Death’ – Actor Ikpechukwu’s Daughter Tells AGN – The Whistler, 6 Nov 2026
2. 'Allow me announce his death' - Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu's daughter warns AGN to take down post [VIDEO] – Daily Post, 6 Nov 2026
3. Let me announce his death – Diewait Ikpechukwu’s daughter tells AGN – The Sun, 7 Nov 2026
4. ‘Let Me Announce My Father’s Death’ – Diewait Ikpechukwu’s Daughter Tells AGN – Naija News, 7 Nov 2026
5. Diewait Ikpechukwu’s daughter breaks down in tears with message to Actors Guild after father’s death – Legit.ng, 7 Nov 2026
6. Diewait Ikpechukwu’s Daughter Demands AGN Remove Death Announcement – Leadership, 7 Nov 2026
7. Late Nollywood actor’s daughter begs AGN to remove burial poster – Punch, 7 Nov 2026

Updates

• 7 Nov, 15:57 WAT – Now also reported by Punch
• 7 Nov, 12:21 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 7 Nov, 11:33 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 7 Nov, 11:33 WAT – Now also reported by Legit.ng
• 7 Nov, 11:23 WAT – Now also reported by The Sun
• 7 Nov, 10:44 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 7 Nov, 10:44 WAT – Now also reported by Naija News
• 7 Nov, 00:13 WAT – Story published - 2 outlets

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