After privacy appeal, Diewait Ikpechukwu’s daughter announces father’s death

By Damilola Akinwale –

Chiamaka Yusuf, widely known as Chiamax and daughter of Nollywood veteran Diewait, has officially announced her father’s death, days after appealing for privacy and demanding that his obituary poster be taken down.

The veteran actor reportedly died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. Following his death on November 5, his daughter made an emotional appeal, demanding the removal of a poster allegedly shared by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

She insisted that no one should publish her father’s obituary before her, while appealing for privacy as she mourned his death.

However, Chiamax subsequently shared her father’s obituary across her official social media pages on Sunday.

The flier, titled “Official Death Announcement”, was signed by the Ikpechukwu family.

It reflected on the deceased’s life, describing his legacy as “one of love, strength, wisdom, peace and selfless service to humanity”.

The family also announced that details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated later.