The Nigerian entertainment industry has been hit with tragic and shocking news.

Renowned Nollywood producer and marketer, Chijioke Ike, has passed away.
The sad announcement was made by his colleague, Ajemba Stanley Chibueze, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, through an Instagram post on Wednesday.

Stanley revealed that Ike died suddenly at his family home in Eastern Nigeria during a family gathering. According to him, the producer and marketer slumped unexpectedly, leaving his loved ones and colleagues in shock.

In his heartfelt tribute, Stanley wrote:

"Black day for Nollywood in the eastern part as we lost a vibrant Nollywood producer and marketer @globalgoldenmovies. This one pain me ooo. Omo waten the sup. According to reliable sources, he slumped during a family meeting in his hometown and passed away. May his soul rest in peace."
The untimely death of Chijioke Ike has left a void in the Nollywood community, particularly in Eastern Nigeria, where his contributions to the industry were highly regarded.