Veteran actor Tom Njemanze has died in a prolonged battle with prostate cancer.
Announcing his death on Saturday, filmmaker Stanley Ontop said he died on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles in Nollywood classics.
“It’s another sad period as we just received news from Tom Njemanze’s family that he has succumbed to his ailment and passed on yesterday. May his soul RIP. It’s well. We tried to save him, but God knows best. Nollywood lost another legend. Ije Uwa”, he wrote on Instagram.
Njemanze rose to fame in the 1990s, starring in several films that have stood the test of time, including “Tokunboh,” “Pounds and Dollars,” “Atosa,” “Issakaba,” “Osuofia in London,” “Brain Box,” and “Igbotic Love,” among others.
Before his passing, filmmaker Stanley Ontop shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, revealing Njemanze’s diagnosis and appeal for financial assistance for urgent surgery.
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
