BBNaija 2025: Tears as Housemate Bright Loses Manager After Kidnap: "He Lived in Fear"
- Vic Matt, the manager of BBNaija star Bright, has been confirmed dead days after being kidnapped in Enugu
- The filmmaker, who was described as a man of integrity in an industry of snakes and scorpions, left friends and colleagues shattered
- Tributes continue to pour in from Nollywood stars and fans, who say his tragic death is a huge loss to the industry
The Nigerian entertainment industry is drowning in grief following the death of Victor Tobechukwu Okoli, popularly known as Vic Matt, the manager of Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Bright.
This sad development is the latest tragedy after the show lost a crew member.
Vic Matt, who was also an executive producer and film director, was reportedly abducted last Friday around Ntachi Osa in Enugu State.
Days after his disappearance, the heartbreaking news of his death filtered through, leaving friends, colleagues, and fans reeling.
Source: Instagram
Confirming the sad development, filmmaker Ben Cassie took to Instagram to pen a tribute to the late creative.
She wrote in part:
“It is hard for some of us to see those who genuinely wish us well. In an industry of snakes and scorpions, you stood different. You only wanted to make good films. To be kidnapped and killed is such a heart-wrenching way to leave this earth,”
The tribute has since gone viral, resonating with many who admired Vic Matt’s calmness, integrity, and unwavering support for young filmmakers.
See the post here:
Tributes pour in for Vic Matt
Legit.ng compiled some of the tributes below:
@sandraokunzuwa:
"No nooooooooo hell nooooooo I’m so terrified right now . What is happening. This is a man that is on his lane doing his own thing . So saddddddddddd"
@officialqueen.lazarus:
"I'm devastated,he was my Boss.... Vicmatt is a good man...He gave me my first lead role in a movie....this loss is deep"
@evelyn_benefo:
"WHAT is Bright Morgan going to do when he gets out to THIS?!!!! OMG!!!!!"
@i.am_oceanwind:
"Hmm we humans can never be trusted,be vigilant mama because some of us we love you and what you do,we can't even get enough of it yet they want to destroy you...wow be strong God words will work not that of humans @officialbencassie"
@bimboadeyanju_e:
"He had a premonition of his death, He lived in fear. Now go and rest Brother, you are now far from this evil world"
@houseofjade04:
"God Abeg for my child sake this will really hit Bright Morgan really hard o"
Source: Instagram
Sabrina speaks after exiting BBNaija
Legit.ng earlier reported that Sabrina, the Big Brother Naija housemate who had earlier left for medical attention, has shocked Nigerians with a new update.
In a lengthy video shared online, she explained that she had been sent to the hospital and that after just one night of wearing compression socks, her swollen leg returned to normal.
Sabrina stated that she underwent all necessary medical examinations and was certified fit. However, after waiting five days, she received the disappointing news of her disqualification. Her heartfelt explanation has sparked a flood of reactions from online users.
Source: Legit.ng
