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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing is heartbroken following the sudden death of her close friend and colleague Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks, who passed away on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
After first announcing the news of his passing on her Instagram page, Nkechi returned later the same day to share a photo collage capturing memories the two had built together, including plans they had hoped to carry out.
The tribute quickly spread across social media, drawing an outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow celebrities.
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Nkechi Blessing's heartfelt words for CJay Nwoks
What made the tribute especially painful was Nkechi's disclosure that she had been in contact with CJay only hours before his death. She described the disbelief of moving from a cheerful morning conversation to the devastating news that he was gone, all within the same day.
In her own words, she wrote:
No cause of death was disclosed in any of her posts. The rawness of her message reflected a loss that caught everyone off guard, with barely any time to absorb the news before the grief set in.
See Nkechi Blessings' Instagram post about CJay Nwoks below:
The tribute prompted a wave of responses from followers and celebrities who gathered in the comments to offer their sympathies.
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions below.
@Folukedaramola reacted:
@toch_lifestyle added:
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