Nollywood writer, producer and actor Donald Nzubechukwu Okoli is dead, Nigerian Entertainment Today can confirm.
The filmmaker who friends and family members call ‘Don’ and was known to be ‘easy going’, was said to have passed away in his sleep in the early hours of today Friday, September 23, 2011.
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Segun Arinze, also confirmed the sad news. ‘Yes, he’s dead. His brother called me this morning to tell me. It’s so sad.’, a very sad Arinze told Nigerian Entertainment Today in a telephone conversation.
Full details of Okoli’s death are still sketchy but the AGN president has promised to disclose the information as soon as he is aware.
Okoli, a Degree holder in Philosophy produced his first film titled ‘Last Command’ in 1998. In 2006, he won the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in the ‘Best Editing’ category for his movie ‘Family Battle‘.
Below is his Filmography…
As Producer
(2004) The Woman in Me (1&2), (2005) Moment of Truth (1&2), (2006) Behind the Plot (1&2), Abuja Top Ladies (1,2&3)
As Actor
(2002) Power of Love (2), (2005) Family Battle (1&2), (2006) Behind the Plot (1&2), The Barrister
As Production Manager
(2002) Power of Love (1&2), (2003) Emotional Tears (1&2),
As Writer
(2002) Power of Love (2)
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Posted: at 24-09-2011 01:30 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
godwindave at 24-09-2011 06:52 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Nollywood needs serious prayers. They should rededicate their lives to God cos dis is rather too much. There's something behind these mysterious deaths
The Rapture is here... Are U ready 4 His return? Make peace with Ur maker
Posted: at 24-09-2011 06:52 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
CHUKAGLY at 24-09-2011 06:57 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Something is wrong somewhere, they aint just dying like that. I advise each & everyone of 'em to embark on a serious fasting n prayer. Who knows who's gonna be d nxt. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
I DEPEND SOLELY IN GOD
Posted: at 24-09-2011 06:57 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming