Award-winning Nollywood producer and director Dimbo Atiya has died at the age of 52, leaving the Nigerian film industry in mourning. Details surrounding his death were not immediately made public at the time of filing this report.

Atiya was widely regarded as one of the creative forces behind some of Nigeria's most successful television productions. He was best known for creating and producing the Africa Magic drama series Halita and Sons of the Caliphate, projects that helped launch the careers of several actors and earned critical acclaim across the continent. 

Over the years, the filmmaker built a reputation for telling stories that spotlighted Northern Nigerian culture while appealing to a wider audience. His work earned him industry recognition, including the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) for Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series.

Before becoming one of Nollywood's respected producers, Atiya studied Urban and Regional Planning before pursuing filmmaking professionally at the New York Film Academy. Throughout his career, he produced hundreds of television episodes and several feature films, establishing himself as one of the industry's leading storytellers. 

He also remained an influential voice behind the scenes. In 2020, Atiya publicly addressed false reports surrounding the death of Halita actor Matt Alkali, clarifying that the actor died from complications related to a blood-clotting condition rather than COVID-19.

His passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, actors and fans, many remembering him for his contribution to Nigerian television and his role in mentoring emerging talents.

Dimbo Atiya is survived by his family and a body of work that continues to influence contemporary Nollywood storytelling.