Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, as confirmed by filmmaker Stanley Ontop on Instagram the following day. “It’s another sad period as we just received news from Tom Njemanze’s family that he has succumbed to his ailment and passed on yesterday. May his soul RIP. It’s well. We tried to save him Buh God knows best. Nollywood lost another legend. Ije Uwa,” Ontop wrote.
Njemanze, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, was celebrated for his powerful performances in iconic Nollywood films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love. His expressive delivery and commanding screen presence made him a beloved figure in Nigerian cinema.
Prior to his death, Ontop had shared a heartfelt video highlighting Njemanze’s critical condition and appealing for financial support for urgent surgery, underscoring the actor’s struggle with prostate cancer. Despite efforts to raise funds, Njemanze succumbed to the illness, leaving a lasting legacy in Nollywood.
Source: African Publicity