Nigeria, Jan. 17 -- Film producer and director James Abinibi has confirmed the death of James Akaie, a special effects and pyrotechnics artist, following a fatal explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Mr Akaie was known for his outstanding special effects makeup work on several major Nollywood movies.

His credits include "Mai Martaba", "The Night of June 7th", "Dark October", "Ireke", among others.

In a statement posted on his Instagram page on Friday, Abinibi disclosed that Akaie died after an explosion occurred during filming.

He described the deceased as a brilliant and deeply passionate special effects and pyrotechnics professional, whose creativity, dedication and love for his craft inspired everyone who had the privil...