Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor and Educator Patrick Okoye, Known as “Energy”

Nollywood has lost veteran actor and educator Patrick Okoye, known as “Energy.” He passed away on Thursday, 28 May 2026, with his death confirmed by Dr. Nkemakonam Aniukwu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The news has sent a wave of grief across the Nigerian film industry and academic community.