{
  "id": 11228061,
  "title": "Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks dies after brief illness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nollywood-actor-cjay-nwoks-dies-after-brief-illness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nollywood-actor-cjay-nwoks-dies-after-brief-illness/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks, known professionally as Cjay Nwoks, passed away on September 30, 2026, after a brief illness, according to reports. The news of his death was shared by actress and filmmaker Nkechi Blessing Sunday, who expressed her shock and grief. Cjay, whose real name is Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, had a burgeoning career in the Nigerian film industry. He began his acting journey in 2021 and appeared in numerous Nollywood productions like Doctor Lanre, Tide, Godly Escort, Fond of You, Larry Cold, and What Time Left. His rising popularity led to his casting as the lead actor in Nkechi Blessing's upcoming film, Egusi Ogbono, which added a layer of sorrow to his untimely demise.",
  "summary": "Nollywood is mourning the death of promising actor Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay Nwoks, who reportedly died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after a brief illness. News of the actor’s death was announced by actress and filmmaker Nkechi Blessing Sunday, who shared the heartbreaking update from a hospital in Badore, Lagos. Nkechi, who […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks dies in Lagos hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nollywood-actor-cjay-nwoks-dies-in-lagos-hospital",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Nkechi Blessing, others mourn as Nollywood actor Cjay Nwokafor dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nkechi-blessing-others-mourn-as-nollywood-actor-cjay-nwokafor-dies",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:50:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Cjay Dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-nollywood-actor-cjay-dies",
        "published": "2026-10-01T07:26:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}