From Nollywood veterans to musicians, the Nigerian leisure trade witnessed the lack of many cherished figures in 2024.
These beloved actors, filmmakers, and musicians left an indelible mark on the leisure panorama.
Beneath is a glance again at among the notable figures who handed away this yr.
Adedeji Aderemi (Olofa Ina)
The yr started with the lack of a well-liked Yoruba filmmaker and actor, Adedeji Aderemi, extensively often known as Olofa Ina, who handed away on January 4, 2024, on the age of 73 after an undisclosed sickness.
He was laid to relaxation the next day.
Jimi Solanke
Veteran actor and folks singer, Jimi Solanke, handed away on February 5, 2024, on the age of 81.
He had reportedly been out and in of the hospital for some months earlier than his dying.
He was mentioned to have died whereas being rushed from his nation house at Ipara Remo within the Remo North Native Authorities Space of Ogun State to Babcock College Educating Hospital, Ilisan.
Ethel Ekpe
Veteran actress, Ethel Ekpe, recognized for her position in ‘Basi and Firm’ and appearances in ‘Sons of the Caliphate’ and ‘Ceaselessly,’ died on February 7, 2024, after battling most cancers.
Her dying was introduced by Director-Basic of the Nationwide Movie and Video Censors Board, Dr. Shaibu Husseini.
Tolani Quadri (Sisi Quadri)
Yoruba actor, Tolani Quadri, popularly often known as Sisi Quadri, handed away on March 1, 2024, on the age of 44.
His dying was introduced by his colleagues within the Yoruba film trade, and he was buried the next day in Iwo, Osun State.
John Okafor (Mr. Ibu)
On March 2, Nollywood mourned the passing of John Okafor, popularly often known as Mr. Ibu, after an extended battle with sickness.
The actor, well-known for his comedic roles, in 2023 had one among his leg amputated resulting from some well being situation.
He handed away in a hospital on this date and was laid to relaxation on June 28 in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Native Authorities Space, Enugu State.
Andy Greatest
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly often known as Andy Greatest, reportedly died on March 19 after battling with a protracted ailment.
He was reportedly confirmed lifeless at a non-public clinic in Owerri, Imo State.
Amaechi Muonagor
Additionally veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, died on March 24 on the age of 61 after a protracted sickness. The actor, recognized for his comical roles on display, was mentioned to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.
He was buried on June 21 in his hometown, Ugamuma village, Idemili North Native Authorities Space, Anambra State.
Aderounmu Adejumoke
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, popularly recognized for her position as “Esther” in Funke Akindele’s common TV sequence, ‘Jenifa’s Diary,’ handed away on April 6, 2024, in a non-public hospital.
Her dying was confirmed by her brother, Adeola Aderounmu.
A funeral service was reportedly held for her at Owu Baptist Church, Totoro space of Abeokuta in Ogun State.
John Odonwodo (Junior Pope)
On April 10, Nollywood was struck once more by the tragic lack of John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, who died in a ship accident on the River Niger whereas coming back from a film shoot.
The 43-year-old actor, together with 4 different crew members, misplaced his life within the tragic incident.
He was laid to relaxation on Might 17 in his hometown of Ukehe, Igbo-Etiti Native Authorities Space, Enugu State.
Zulu Adigwe
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, handed away on April 23, 2024, on the age of 74.
Adigwe was buried on Might 29 in Abuja.
Ganiyu Oyeyemi (Ogunjimi)
Veteran Yoruba actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly often known as Ogunjimi, died in April 2024.
His dying was introduced by a fellow Yoruba actor, Kunle Afod.
Dayo Adewunmi (Sule Suebebe)
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, often known as Sule Suebebe, died on June 12 at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.
He had been underneath the care of Ibadan-based cleric, Pastor Ademola Amusan, often known as Agbala Gabriel, who introduced his dying.
Stella Ikwuegbu
Veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Ikwuegbu, handed away on June 16, 2024, after a protracted battle with leg most cancers.
Onyeka Onwenu
Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, often known as the “Elegant Stallion,” handed away on July 30, 2024, on the age of 72.
She collapsed after her efficiency at an occasion in Lagos and later handed away within the hospital.
Onwenu was laid to relaxation in Lagos on August 30, 2024.
Yusuf Olorungbede
Yoruba Nollywood actor Yusuf Olorungbede handed away in August 2024 following an sickness.
He had reportedly been positioned on life assist earlier than his dying, which was confirmed by his colleagues within the Yoruba film trade.
Sharon Okpamen
Nollywood actress Sharon Okpamen reportedly handed away in August following issues from childbirth.
The information of her dying was confirmed by film producer Stanley Ontop, who shared that Sharon handed after spending days in a coma following childbirth.
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu (Agbako)
Additionally Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, often known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, died on October 31, on the age of 101.
The long-lasting actor’s demise has been described by some as the tip of one other superb period within the Nigerian movie trade, contemplating his contributions to the sector for over 70 years.
He was buried at his Oniboku residence, Atan-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Native Authorities Space of Ogun State.
Moses Korede Are (Baba Gbenro)
Gospel actor and filmmaker Moses Korede Are, popularly often known as Baba Gbenro from the
Whereas the precise reason behind dying was not disclosed, it was reported that he had been battling diabetes.
Are was additionally the founding father of Calvary Motion pictures Drama Ministry.