Popular Nollywood actor, Ejike Asiegbu has been confirmed dead.

The father of the actor died after celebrating his centenary birthday and his death was confirmed by his son, Ejike on his verified social media handle on the popular social media platform, Instagram.

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Making the announcement, he shared a photo of himself and his father and added the caption;

“WITH GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR A LIFE WELL SPENT, I WRITE TO INFORM YOU OF THE TRANSITION TO GLORY OF MY DEAR FATHER CHIEF, ENGR. SIR, J. U. ASIEGBU, (NNA OHA) WHO PASSED ON SATURDAY, 15th JANUARY 2022 AT THE RIPE AGE OF 100 YEARS.

ASIDE BEING AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OF GREAT REPUTE, HE WAS THE OLDEST MAN IN UMUIHI-UMUOGBA, EKEOBA, OHUHU, IN UMUAHIA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE, AND IS SURVIVED BY WIFE MANY CHILDREN AND NUMEROUS GRANDCHILDREN

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THIS ICONIC SENIOR CITIZEN WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO YOU IN DUE COURSE.
PLEASE REMEMBER US IN YOUR PRAYERS.

EJIKE ASIEGBU
FORMER PRESIDENT ACTORS GUILD OF NIGERIA (AGN).
For & on behalf of the family:”