It is not the best of days for Nigeria’s movie industry known as Nollywood as another of its promising actors, Prince Dr. Dammy Eke has been announced dead.
Eke reportedly slumped and died on the spot at a bar in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Sunday.
As at the time of filing this report, the cause of what led to his slumping and eventual death has not been ascertained.
Besides being a talented and versatile actor, Eke who is the ninth Nollywood actor to die since the beginning of this year was also an honorary Ambassador and Justice of the Peace (JP).
UPDATES
- Easter: Tinubu Calls For Unity, Assures Nigerians Of Progress Amid Challenges
- Tinubu Appoints New PTDF Boss, Renews TCN MD Tenure
- Tinubu Pledges AI Surveillance Boost, Orders Crackdown On Plateau Killers
- Trump Says U.S. Nearing End Of Iran Campaign, Warns Of Heavier Strikes Ahead
- CBN Confirms 33 Banks Meet Recapitalisation Target, Raise ₦4.65trn

One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars, Wins Top Awards
Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize
Chidimma Adetshina Named Miss Universe First Runner-Up
FG Suspends Senior Correctional Officers Over Bobrisky Bribery Allegations