Monday, August 3, 2026

Nollywood actor Don Brymo is dead

The news of his death was made public by his colleague and friend, Mayor Ofoegbu, in a Facebook post on Thursday morning.

• June 15, 2023
Don Brymo Uchegbu
Don Brymo Uchegbu

A veteran Nollywood actor Don Brymo Uchegbu has passed away.

The Anambra-born Nollywood star died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 56 years old.

The news of his death was made public by his colleague and friend, Mayor Ofoegbu, in a Facebook post on Thursday morning.

“Plan for tomorrow but live for today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed”.

“I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My man, my 5 & 6, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed in his sleep.

“I received the shocking news this morning and had to verify from his family. Chai! Don Brymo my manchi. It’s hard to say goodbye. Nnukwu nwa na Enugu ukwu,” Ofoegbu said.

His fellow Nollywood colleagues and fans also shared the news of his passing.

The deceased actor hails from Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Seyi Makinde

NationWide

Makinde best consensus opposition presidential candidate for 2027: Lagos APM

The party said its position is based on Mr Makinde’s leadership record, governance style and performance rather than political sentiment or convenience.

Amdavad 2030

Sport

Amdavad 2030: India vows memorable centenary Commonwealth Games

Indian authorities said the country will build on the success of the just-concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and host a memorable centenary edition in 2030.

Senator Rufai Hanga

States

Kano senator Rufai Hanga dumps NDC, cites Kwankwaso’s sabotage 

Mr Hanga said his resignation takes immediate effect from Monday, August 3, 2026.

Family planning

Health

‘Culturally responsive reproductive healthcare’ recommended for Africans

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Richard Ajayi, has called for culturally responsive reproductive healthcare across Africa.

Adedayo Ekong

Politics

2027: Lagos NDC Reps candidate urges credible, transparent polls

“Nigerians deserve an electoral process that is transparent and free from bias, intimidation or manipulation,” she said.

Meta glasses

World

Rights group, regulators seek Meta glasses ban

“This technology is fueling digital violence, as perpetrators now need virtually no technical know-how,” HateAid said.