Nollywood actor, Alkali Matt, popularly known as Dareng, died while filming on set on 24 March 2020 after he was allegedly exposed to a coronavirus patient.
Dimbo Atiya who first shared the news of his demise on Facebook said Matt passed on at around 7 pm “suddenly while he was filming on a set for an epic movie in a village near Keffi.”
Matt is popular for his role as Dareng in the African Magic series “Halita.”
Atiya shared a tribute to him.
However, controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo claimed the actor died because he had contact with someone who tested positive for Coronavirus at the AMVCA 7.
