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Nollywood actor Cjay Nwokafor dies
Nigerian and Ghanaian outlets reported the death of actor Chijioke "Cjay" Nwokafor, with colleagues paying tribute.
Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
3 outlets, 1 region
What happened
Nollywood actor Chijioke 'Cjay' Nwokafor, also known as CJay Nwoks, has died.123
His colleague Nkechi Blessing announced his death on Instagram.1
MyJoyOnline reported that he died in a Lagos hospital.2
Cjay appeared in films including 'Larry Cold', 'Mum Overnight', 'A Day to My Wedding', and 'The Lies She Tell'.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the cause of death.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported his age or the date of his death.
- None of the outlets reviewed included statements from his family.
Why it matters
Cjay Nwokafor was known for roles in several Nollywood films.3
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
Nkechi Blessing, others mourn as Nollywood actor Cjay Nwokafor dies
- 2MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
- 3Premium TimesNGIndependent