Popular Nollywood Actor, Patrick Okoye Is Dead

A renowned and veteran Nollywood Actor, Patrick Okoye, popularly known as Energy, is dead.

Politics Nigeria reports that the sad news was announced on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026.

According to reports, the actor, who was also a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, died in the early hours of the day.

The first announcement surfaced on the late actor’s official Instagram page around 11:00 am.

A photo of Patrick Okoye was shared with a short but emotional caption. “Rest in peace legend”.

The post immediately drew attention, with followers flooding the comment section as many struggled to come to terms with the report.

However, a statement shared on Facebook brought further confirmation.

According to the release signed by the Head of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Dr Nkemakonam Aniukwu, the university community received the news with deep sadness.

The department described Patrick Okoye as a vibrant soul, a respected Nollywood figure, and an exceptional teacher whose impact reached far beyond lecture halls.

The statement noted that his passing had left behind a huge void among colleagues, students, and everyone privileged to know him.