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Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya dies

Top Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya has died. Learn more about the passing of the acclaimed filmmaker and the industry’s reactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-director-dimbo-atiya-dies/

Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya dies

Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya has passed away, according to reports from the entertainment industry. The founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed the filmmaker's death in an Instagram post, stating that Atiya "passed on this morning." The cause of his death has not been disclosed yet. Notable figures in the industry, including actress Tayo Adeniyi and actor Mofe Duncan, have expressed their grief over the loss.

Atiya was the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, a prominent event in the Nollywood movie industry. As the story unfolds, no official statement has been released regarding the circumstances surrounding Atiya's death.

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