by Julienne Okisho
Nollywood Mourns As Top Director Dimbo Atiya Dies
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned Nollywood director, Dimbo Atiya.
Atiya reportedly died on Thursday morning. The cause of his death has not been made public as of the time of this report.
The sad news was first announced by Seun Oloketuyi , founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards, BON, in an Instagram post on Thursday.
He wrote, “Dimba Atiya is dead. The top Nollywood director passed on this morning. Details later.”
Actor , Mofe Duncan also took to Instagram to mourn the late filmmaker. Sharing a photo of Atiya, Duncan wrote: “God no, not Dimbo. I’m devastated. One of the greatest minds of the entertainment industry.”
Tributes have since continued to pour in from colleagues and fans who described Atiya as a creative force and one of the most respected directors in Nollywood. Known for his work behind the camera, Atiya was credited with shaping several major film projects and mentoring young talents in the industry.
As of press time, details surrounding Atiya’s burial arrangements and the circumstances of his death remain unknown. Friends, colleagues, and stakeholders in the entertainment industry are expected to release official statements in the coming days.
Dimbo Atiya’s death adds to a difficult week for Nollywood, with many in the industry describing it as a huge loss to Nigerian cinema and storytelling.
