Nollywood movie director and actor, Ifeanyi Onyeabor, has died while filming in Jos, Plateau State.
According to reports, the filmmaker’s body has been transferred to a morgue.
His death was confirmed by Actor Guild of Nigeria president, Emeka Rollas in a Nollywood WhatsApp group called Film4Life.
Onyeabor is best remembered for his critically acclaimed ghetto movie, New Jerusalem, which earned him several nominations and a win at the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA).
He also made news when he was locked in a battle over co-production disagreements with Steve James.
He was charged to court and remanded in prison but was later released after he settled out of court with his business partner.
Onyeabor has acted in movies like My Mother’s Heart, New Jerusalem, 5 Apostles, Darkest Knight, One Good Turn atc
