The 52-year-old known for playing the role of a king in many movies, reportedly died hours after filming on set.
The actor’s death was announced by a junior colleague, Ngozi Ezeh via her Instagram page as other colleagues mourned the thespian.
According to Ezeh, the deceased died suddenly as he didn’t have any known illness.
“Good morning fam, I hate to say this but we have lost another Nollywood king, Sir David. He wasn’t sick, it just happened. How do we explain this, another loss in Nollywood. Oh Lord have mercy. Rest in peace Sir Dave.
“I Mourn again oh I mourn ooh.
“This life shall, it’s all but once. Nothing dey to fight or kill body for. Chai.”