The brutal murder of Victor Tobechukwu Okoli, popularly known as Vic Matt, a gospel artist, filmmaker, and manager to Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Bright Morgan has thrown the Nigerian entertainment industry into mourning.
According to reports, Matt was reportedly shot over the weekend at New Haven, Enugu, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Details of the attack remain sketchy, but multiple sources confirmed that he was targeted and shot dead.
Filmmaker Ben Cassie via his verified Instagram on Thursday confirmed the tragic incident, describing the deceased as “a man of high principle and integrity”, adding that his death was a painful loss to the industry.
Beyond his role as Bright Morgan’s manager, Vic Matt was a multi-talented figure in Nigeria’s creative space. He recently released his fourth gospel single, Standing Strong, on July 4, 2025, and ran Vic Matt TV, a YouTube channel with over 371,000 subscribers that focused on Christian-themed Nollywood productions.
His killing has sparked outrage from fans, especially as Enugu has in recent years witnessed a surge in violent crimes ranging from kidnappings to targeted assassinations.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, many in the industry have called for an urgent investigation.
the Enugu State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement on the incident; however, Tributes have continued to pour in from fans and colleagues, with many describing his death as “a devastating blow” to both the entertainment and gospel communities.
