BREAKING NEWS: Tears in Malawi as Nollywood Legend Diewait Ikpechukwu Dies

Malawians have joined Nigerians and other Nollywood fans in mourning veteran actor Diewait Ikpechukwu, who has died at the age of 71.Ikpechukwu reportedly died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a prolonged illness, with news of his death emerging on Friday.His death has saddened fans of Nigerian movies in Malawi, where Nollywood films have enjoyed a huge following over the years.