Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead.

Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday.

Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best of Nollywood awards, Mr Seun Oloketuyi, wrote in an Instagram post that Nnadi is late.

“Andy Best, a top Nollywood producer and marketer, is dead.

“He died in an Owerri hospital today,” he wrote.

Until his death, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Andy Best Production and was behind the production of famous movies, including Lion of Africa, White Poison, My Father’s Cup, and many more.

He hailed from Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

Meanwhile, his remains have been deposited at the Aladinma Mortuary in Owerri.