The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Victor Tobechukwu Okoli, popularly known as Vic Matt the manager of Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Bright Morgan.
Vic Matt, a respected executive producer and film director, was reportedly abducted on Friday near Ntachi Osa in Enugu State. According to reports, he was later killed by his kidnappers, a development that has left colleagues and fans reeling in grief and disbelief.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by filmmaker Ben Cassie, who took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late creative. In her emotional post, she described Vic Matt as a man of integrity, calmness, and vision someone who always offered encouragement in an industry often described as ruthless.
“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 wrote.
Tributes have since poured in across social media, with fans, colleagues, and stakeholders in Nollywood remembering Vic Matt for his dedication to storytelling and his support for young talents. Many described his death as a devastating loss, not just to the entertainment community but also to everyone whose lives he touched through his work.
As the industry grapples with this painful reality, questions continue to mount over the growing insecurity in parts of the country, which has once again claimed the life of a creative force who still had so much to give.