CJay Nwoks Dies in Lagos Hospital [VIDEO]
CJay Nwoks Dies in Lagos Hospital [VIDEO]Nollywood actor Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks, has died.
The fast-rising actor reportedly passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State.
News of his death has thrown colleagues, friends and fans into mourning, with several members of the Nigerian film industry expressing shock over his sudden passing.
Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday announced the heartbreaking news in an emotional video recorded at the hospital.
In the video, the actress struggled to speak as she confirmed that she had lost the actor.
She also announced that the release of her upcoming movie, Egusi Ogbono, which was scheduled for release at 5pm on Wednesday, would be postponed following CJay’s death.
Nkechi Blessing had featured CJay Nwoks in the movie, with the actor reportedly playing a major role in the production.
Watch Video of Nkechi Blessing Announcing CJay Nwoks’ Death
The actress was visibly emotional while speaking from the hospital in Badore, Lagos.
She said she had just lost CJay and could barely process what had happened.
The announcement came as a shock to many people because CJay had been actively building his career in Nollywood and had several projects ahead of him.
Who Was CJay Nwoks?
CJay Nwoks, whose real name was Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, was a Nigerian actor who had been active in Nollywood since around 2021.
He hailed from Awka, Anambra State, and was based in Lagos, where he pursued his acting career.
The actor appeared in several Nigerian movies, including Larry Cold, Mum Overnight, A Day To My Wedding, The Lies She Tell, What Time Left, Sent From Heaven, Insecure, Godly Escort and My House Keeper.
According to reports about his career, CJay developed an interest in professional acting after working as an extra on a movie set involving filmmaker Ruth Kadiri.
That experience reportedly encouraged him to pursue acting more seriously.
Nollywood Colleagues Mourn CJay Nwoks
Following the announcement of his death, several of CJay’s colleagues took to social media to express their disbelief and sadness.
Nkechi Blessing described the situation as difficult to process, while actress Ruth Kadiri also paid tribute to the late actor.
Other colleagues expressed shock, with some revealing that they had recently communicated with CJay or had plans to visit him.
His death has therefore come as a major shock to people who knew him and followed his developing career.
Cause of CJay Nwoks’ Death
The cause of CJay Nwoks’ death has not been officially disclosed as of the time of publication.
Reports only state that the actor died at a hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State on September 30, 2026.
Neither his family nor his colleagues have publicly provided a confirmed explanation regarding what led to his death.
Funeral arrangements have also not been officially announced.
Fans and members of the entertainment industry are currently waiting for further information from his family.
CJay Nwoks’ Death Comes as a Shock
CJay Nwoks’ death has generated reactions across social media, with many fans expressing disbelief over the sudden loss.
The actor was still relatively young in his professional career and had continued to feature in Nollywood productions before his death.
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His passing has once again drawn attention to the unpredictable nature of life, particularly as colleagues and fans remember his contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.
As tributes continue to emerge, Nollywood colleagues and fans have continued to remember CJay Nwoks and the movies he featured in during his acting career.
More details about his death and funeral arrangements are expected to emerge from his family and colleagues.
May his soul rest in peace.
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