AGS NEWS – Nollywood icon Ikechukwu Nnadi, known as Andy Best, has passed away after battling a prolonged illness, according to reports.

The producer and marketer, who hailed from Imo State, died at a private clinic in Owerri on Tuesday.

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The news was confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, organizer of the Best of Nollywood awards, in an Instagram post where he announced Nnadi’s demise.

“Top Nollywood producer and marketer, Andy Best, has passed away. He died today in an Owerri hospital,” Oloketuyi wrote.

Nnadi, the CEO of Andy Best Production, was renowned for his work on acclaimed movies such as “Lion of Africa,” “White Poison,” and “My Father’s Cup.”

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His contributions to the Nigerian film industry were widely recognized.

His body has been placed in the Aladinma Mortuary in Owerri.