By Akinwale Kasali
Colleagues and fans of Nollywood Producer cum Director, Victor Tobechukwu Okoli, popular as Vic Matt have continued to pour out their anguish and condolences over the murder of the Nollywood star.
Vic Matt was gruesomely murdered by his abductors who on Friday near Ntachi Osa in Enugu State.
The late Vic Matt was the Manager of Big Brother Naija Season 10 Housemate, Bright Morgan.
The news about his abduction and murder was disclosed by Nollywood filmmaker, Ben Cassie in a post via Instagram on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Paying tribute to the late Vic Matt, Cassie said the deceased will be remembered as a man of high principles and a respected figure who made a significant impact on the movie industry.
His colleagues alongside Cassie have described the deceased as a cool, calm, and intelligent person, with a passion for making good films.
Cassie wrote,“It is hard for some of us to see those who genuinely wish us well. You always dropped words of encouragement even when I was most silent. In an industry of snakes and scorpions, you stood different.
“To be kidnapped and killed is such a heart-wrenching way to leave this earth. We can all live and prosper. Goodnight, Vic.”
Cassie’s emotional post has sparked an outpouring of grief from colleagues, fans, and industry stakeholders, who have taken to social media to celebrate Vic Matt’s contributions to Nollywood and his support for young talents.
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