Andy Best, veteran Nollywood producer, is dead

Veteran Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is dead.

Nnadi, who was said to have battled with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Tuesday.

Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best of Nollywood awards, Mr Seun Oloketuyi, wrote in an Instagram post that Nnadi was late.

“Andy Best, a top Nollywood producer and marketer, is dead.

“He died in an Owerri hospital today,” he wrote.

Andy Best was the Chief Executive Officer of Andy Best Production and was behind the production of movies such as Lion of Africa, White Poison and My Father’s Cup, among others.

He hailed from Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.