Veteran Nollywood actor Elder Maya is dead

On September 30, beloved veteran Nollywood actor Elder Maya passed away after months of battling with a liver illness.


Martins Njubuigbo aka Elder Maya was a beloved Nollywood actor who featured in many films, and loved to feature in films which were based on Nigerian villages.

Sadly, the veteran actor is said to have passed away today October 1, after months of battling with a liver-related illness. Fellow actor Yomi Fabiyi was the first to announce his death on Instagram.

He said: “RIP Elder Mayah. You were a veteran and a hard-working one at that. Journey well papa. My concerns and sympathy with his families and close colleagues.”