Nollywood producer and marketer, Ikechukwu Nnadi better known as Andy Best has passed on.
The Nollywood giant was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, Ini State on Tuesday, March 19th. According to report online, the actor died after battling a prolonged ailment.
The sad news was further confirmed by the Convener of the Best Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi on his Instagram page. He announced that the top producer and marketer was dead.
His remains have been deposited a the Aladinma Mortuary in Owerri.
The news of his demise has left many heartbroken as they took to social media to mourn him.
One Malik Dibia wrote, “May his soul rest in peace, enjoyed watching his movie while growing up
One Princess Anyaso wrote, “Finally it is true. This man gave me my first poster appearance in Nollywood. Rest well sir you fought hard
One Hub Of Silver Spoon wrote, “My childhood was blessed by his movies RIP
One Gold Fish Wendy wrote, “Na wa o! Nollywood needs to continue in prayers oh! These people are too young now. Kai! Rest in power
One Amen Sexy wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. Death is indeed inevitable but if you’re reading this, untimely death won’t be your portion. You will enjoy the fruit of your labor
One Nene Kusi wrote, “One of the pillars of the Nollywood you know now. Rest in peace
One Saphiee Ode wrote, “He was such a good producer of those our good old time Nollywood movies
One Chacha Egwu wrote, ‘This man produced the best movies those days. Soar with the angels Sir
One Kiddies Tablets wrote, “He was a legend. He gave his best. Rest in peace”.
This sad news is coming less than three weeks after Nollywood was hit with two losses. Yoruba actor, Sisi Quadri’s untimely demise was announced by his colleague Tunde Olayusuf on Instagram.
The actor passed away after he was rushed to the hospital in his hometown of Iwo, Osun State, after suffering persistent hiccups which were caused by kidney-related issues.
The actor was laid to rest, a day later, in his hometown of Iwo, Osun State.
As Sisi Quadri was been laid to rest, Veteran actor, Mr Ibu gave up the ghost at Evercare Hospital. The actor who had been battling for his life for months, had kicked the bucket following a cardiac arrest.
His death threw the industry into mourning as he was the beloved of many and had made our childhood memorable.