Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya
Top Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, generally known as Elder Maya has died.
Elder Maya, who performed in blockbusters, containing Died Wretched and Battle of Musanga, died months after fighting a liver-related disease.
According to the media, his son confirmed his death on social media yesterday. Abuja, Joshua Iginla, Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, had help out Elder Maya with N1million for treatment.
The sources said that, the Nigerian movie industry has missing some big names this year. In January, young actor, Olamide David, who played the main role in Foluke Daramola’s movie, Cobweb, passed away.
In February, Nollywood artist, Mike Odachi of the ‘Igodo’ celebrity died at the age of 51.
Also in February, another top Nollywood actor, Festus Aguebor died after fighting a secret disease. In May, another actor Fred Ebhoria Ekata, gave up the ghost. He died after 1 year of fighting with a kidney related disease.
In July, top actress, Bukky Ajayi, died on at the age of 82. Late Ajayi made her last public presence at the 2016 AMVCA in March, where she attained the AMVCA Merit Award. In May, rising star, Genevieve Nene died after a lasting illness.
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