Rita Edochie Pays Tribute to Late Veteran Actor Diewait Ikechukwu

According to a public post shared on her verified Instagram page, @ritaedochie, on November 7, 2026, veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie published a solemn tribute commemorating the life and memory of the late veteran actor Diewait Ikechukwu.

In her social media update, the actress revealed that members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria had initially refrained from making public statements regarding his demise out of respect for the explicit request of the deceased’s daughter. She explained that she chose to withhold her official statement until the actor’s daughter publicly announced his passing, ensuring full compliance with the wishes of the bereaved family.

Expressing her professional esteem and personal reverence for the late screen icon, the actress noted that she dedicated the day to honouring his legacy and wished him eternal peace as he journeys to his final rest.

The accompanying image featured a lit memorial candle set against a black background with text reading RIP DIEWAIT IKECHUKWU, reflecting the collective grief across the Nigerian movie industry.

She concluded her update by offering words of strength and comfort to the bereaved family, while movie lovers and industry colleagues flooded the post with heartfelt condolences.

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