Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The Nigerian entertainment industry has lost a renowned producer and director, Dimbo Atiya.

Actor Mofe Duncan and film producer Uzee Usman announced the news on their Instagram pages on Thursday, with Duncan paying tribute to the late filmmaker.

Duncan expressed his grief over Atiya's passing, describing him as one of the entertainment industry's greatest minds.

"God, no. Not Dimbo. No, no. I'm devastated. One of the greatest minds in the entertainment industry," the actor wrote.

Usman expressed his pain over Atiya's death, revealing that they had spoken recently before his passing.

He added that many people, particularly in Abuja, relied on the late producer and would feel the impact of his absence.

"Honestly, I ...