As the Nigerian entertainment industry continues, in all its glory, to attract various accolades and financial returns from different quarters, we take out time to honour some of the interesting personalities who have passed on.
Over the years, we have lost a great deal of entertainers from Muna Obiekwe to Peter Buno, Sam Loco Efe to Justus Esiri, Da Grin, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, MC Loph, Enebeli Enebuwa, JT Tom West, Kefee, Zara and Goldie among others.
These ‘fallen soldiers’ cut across the movie and music industry in Nigeria and many of them left at a critical point in their careers as well as the industry’s history.
As we remember them today, we hope their lights continue to shine and inspire millions unborn in various endeavours.
We hope their dreams stay alive. Above all, we hope their souls continue to rest in eternal peace.
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It is hard to understand but often times there are painful experiences like this, experiences that aren’t meant to be understood but meant to keep us focused, remind of us of the transience of life and experiences meant to shape and drive us to be the best we can and live every day as though it were our last.
As we continue to celebrate these national heroes we’ve lost over the years, we hope stakeholders in the industry immortalize them in several ways possible.
While we are at this, let’s also remember the heroes who we’ve lost thus far in 2016, entertainers whose deaths have remained almost a mystery given their deaths occurred just like yesterday.
We remember these entertainers for their various forms of uniqueness and creativity.
God rest their souls.
1. Nomoreloss
Eulogizing Nomoreloss, nonchalance in the Saskey connect article on In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers who have passed on in 2016
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and events host Olumuyiwa Osinuga more popularly referred to as Nomoreloss passed on after battling an unknown illness on Monday, March 21, 2016.
Several reports say he had been sick since January 2016 which led to his absence at many social and industry gatherings. Confirming the tragic incident, his brother Mr. Ademola Osinuga said on March 21, 2016:
“This is to officially announce the passing away of our son, brother, friend, Adeyemi Olumuyiwa Osinuga, aka Nomoreloss, on this day 21 March, 2016.”
2. Ceejay Perez
Ceejay Perez in the Saskey connect article on In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers who have passed as at June 2016
Ceejay Perez, an upcoming actor, was allegedly involved in a ghastly motor accident that claimed the lives of the actor and four other occupants of the car. The car was probably going on top speed and ran into a drainage on Thursday, March 31, 2016 leading to their deaths.
3. Philemon Ihediwa
Philemon Ihediwa in the Saskey connect article on In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In March 2016, Nigerian movie producer and actor, Philemon Ihediwa was found dead in his US apartment after reportedly suffering a heart attack.
4. Fatai Onibuade
Fatai Onibuade in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
The veteran Nollywood actor and a chieftain of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) Lagos chapter allegedly slumped in his living room on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was said to have been rushed to the hospital unfortunately he died two hours later.
5. Genevieve Nene
Genevieve Nene in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In May 2016, rising Nollywood actress and video vixen Genevieve Nene was reported dead via an Instagram post by Nollywood director and screenwriter Ike Nnaebue.
6. Mike Odiachi
Mike Odiachi in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In February 20916, former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Segun Arinze, announced the death of popular Nollywood actor Mike Odiachi. He reportedly died at the General Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos.
7. Aisha Dankano
Aisha Dankano in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In February 2016, Kannywood actress Aisha Dankano was reported dead after a brief illness in Kano.
8. Sikiru ‘Arakangudu’Adeshina
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Sikiru Adesina in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
Nollywood actor Sikiru Arakangudu died between Monday night and Tuesday morning of February 8-9, 2016 of cardiac arrest in Kaduna where he was undergoing a course.
9. Fred Eketa
Fred Eketa in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In May 2016, Nollywood actor Fred Eketa passed on from kidney related problems.
10. Olamide David
Olamide David in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In January 2016, 14-year-old Nollywood actor Olamide David passed on after sustaining injuring while playing soccer with his friends in Lagos.
11. Jab Adu
Jab Adu in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In February 2016, Nollywood veteran Jab Adu passed on in Ogun state. He was famed for his role in hit TV series The Village Headmaster.
12. Sam Agbebi
Sam Agbebi in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
Sam Agbebi also known as Baba Lawyer passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, March 1 just a few days after the death of his colleague Adu. The late Nollywood veteran was famed for his role in The Village Headmaster.
13. Festus Aguebor
Festus Aguebor in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In February 2016, Nollywood veteran Festus Aguebor passed on.
14. Henrietta Kosoko
Henrietta Kosoko in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
In June 2016, Nollywood was thrown yet into mourning again with the death of veteran Yoruba actress Henrietta Kosoko. The deceased was reportedly diabetic and passed on at a hospital in Gbagada, Lagos.
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15. Sani Aliyu Dandawo
Sani Aliyu Dandawo in the Saskey connect article In memory of 15 Nigerian entertainers we have lost thus far in 2016
The legendary Hausa musician passed on in April 2016 in Yauri, Kebbi state.
