Nollywood actor Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay (or Cjay Nwoks), has passed away. He died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State.
Key Details About His Passing:
The Announcement: The tragic news was confirmed by his colleague, actress and filmmaker Nkechi Blessing Sunday, in an emotional Instagram video where she broke down in tears outside the hospital.
Movie Release Cancelled: Cjay was the lead actor in Nkechi Blessing's highly anticipated movie, Egusi Ogbono, which was scheduled to premiere at 5:00 PM on the very day he died. Out of respect, the release was immediately cancelled.
Cause of Death: The official cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed by his family or colleagues.
His Career: A native of Awka, Anambra State, Cjay was based in Lagos and officially launched his professional acting career in 2021. He starred in several Nollywood productions, including Godly Escort, Fond of You, Bestbet, 365 Days Couple, Escape From Vows, and The Lies She Tell.
His sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, with fans and colleagues flooding social media to pay tribute.
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