By Akinwale Kasali
Less than a month after the Nigeria Make-believe Industry, Nollywood, lost two out of its best Actors in quick succession – John Okafor and Quadri Oyebamiji – it has been thrown into mourning following the demise of Andy Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best.
The Veteran Producer who over the years, made his mark in the industry and became a household name, passed on Tuesday, March 19, in Owerri, Imo state.
He was confirmed dead at a private clinic after battling with an undisclosed ailment.
The late Andy, who holds the chieftaincy title of Akudinanwa, hailed from Umunkwo village in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state.
Until his death, he was the CEO of Andy Best Electronic Limited and Andy Best Production, a popular movie production firm in Nigeria.
In the kitties of Andy Best productions are Nollywood movies that include but not limited to ‘The Lion of Africa,’ ‘White Poison,’ and ‘My Father’s Cup’.
His remains were deposited at the Aladinma Mortuary, in Owerri.
Seun Oloketuyi, convener of Best of Nollywood, BON, Awards, who confirmed the demise of the veteran via a post on his Instagram page. Oloketuyi wrote, “Andy Best, a top Nollywood producer and marketer, is dead. “He died in an Owerri hospital today.”
The news of his demise has left many heartbroken as they took to social media to mourn him.
One Malik Dibia wrote, “May his soul rest in peace, enjoyed watching his movie while growing up.
One Princess Anyaso wrote, “Finally it is true. This man gave me my first poster appearance in Nollywood. Rest well sir you fought hard
One Hub Of Silver Spoon wrote, “My childhood was blessed by his movies RIP
One Gold Fish Wendy wrote, “Na wa o! Nollywood needs to continue in prayers oh! These people are too young now. Kai! Rest in power”.
One Amen Sexy wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. Death is indeed inevitable but if you’re reading this, untimely death won’t be your portion. You will enjoy the fruit of your labor
One Nene Kusi wrote, “One of the pillars of the Nollywood you know now. Rest in peace
One Saphiee Ode wrote, “He was such a good producer of those our good old time Nollywood movie.
One Chacha Egwu wrote, ‘This man produced the best movies those days. Soar with the angels Sir”.
One Kiddies Tablets wrote, “He was a legend. He gave his best. Rest in peace”.
