Nollywood Actor CJay Nwoks Dies at Hospital in Lagos

Nollywood actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks, has died at the age of [age not stated in the report]. The actor died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State.

The news of his death was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who had recently cast CJay Nwoks as the lead actor in her new movie.

Nkechi confirmed the development in an emotional video shared on her Instagram page. The actress was seen crying as she explained that the actor’s death had forced her to cancel the planned release of the film.

Speaking about the movie, she said, “It took me a lot to do this video because we won’t be dropping the movie again by 5pm.”

The announcement has left members of the Nollywood community and fans mourning the actor, although further details about the circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately available.

CJay Nwoks was reportedly receiving treatment at a hospital in Badore before his death. However, no official information has been provided about the illness or condition that led to his hospitalisation.

Nkechi Blessing’s decision to halt the release of the film follows the death of its lead actor, with the actress using her announcement to inform viewers why the production would no longer premiere as planned.

Further details about CJay Nwoks’ career, burial arrangements and the circumstances surrounding his death are expected to emerge as colleagues, family members and other members of the entertainment industry react to the loss.