Prominent Nollywood filmmaker Victor Eriabie has passed away.
According to reports, Eriabie, known for his work in Nigeria’s film industry in the 1990s and 2000s, died in the morning of February 17, a few months before the burial of his mother, who passed in December 2025 and was scheduled to be laid to rest in April 2026.
His remains have been moved from Lagos to his hometown of Aghalope in Delta State, where they await burial arrangements.
The University of Port Harcourt graduate came to prominence with the movie series Izozo and, until death, worked in many areas of the entertainment world.
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In addition to producing films, he worked as an actor, television host, and radio presenter. Recently, he appeared in Love in a Pandemic and Unforgivable, both released in 2023.
He worked on many film and media projects throughout his career. Early on, his project Izozo was recognised for its focus on social issues and helped bring attention to the problem of trafficking.
He also gained experience in media production and communications. His professional background includes serving as chief executive officer of a media company and working as a playwright and radio presenter.
His family or representatives have not released an official cause of death. His relatives are expected to announce burial arrangements soon.
