Another Nollywood actor, Chikezie Uwazie has passed on days after news of actors, Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi’s deaths made headlines. Actress Obey Etok Chima who shared news of Uwazie’s death, said the actor who became a known face in the Nigerian movie industry in the 2000s, died after a second brain surgery.
Obey wrote; “I can’t imagine am posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. Am so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform. I thought you told me you were going to the states for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you. Can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko”
Uwazie who relocated to the United States seven years ago, featured in movies like Musical Whispers, Village Destroyer, Last Kiss, and many others.