Popular Nollywood Stars Who Died In 2019

Ebenezer Okonkwo, Managing Editor — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:23:14 +0000

The Nigerian movies industry (Nollywood) has produced many stars over the years and at the same time, lost most of them to the cold hand of ‘death’.

Several Nollywood icons have, within the short period of the year 2019, passed away sadly.

In this list, we bring you 10 Nollywood celebrities who died in 2019.

1. Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola

Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola passed away on Monday, February 4 in Ibadan at the age of 58. She was a popular actress and was married to the late movie star, Ishola ‘I show Pepper’ Ogunsola.

2. Gbenga ‘Burger’ Akintunde

Gbenga ‘Burger’ Akintunde died on Thursday, January 3 at the age of 47, after visiting the hospital to complain of malaria.

3. Adewale Olanrewaju

Adewale Olanrewaju popularly known as ‘I show Larry’ died on Monday, January 21 at the age of 36. The actor was also a movie producer.

4. Abe Ishola Monsurat Olabisi

Abe Ishola Monsurat Olabisi passed away on Saturday, March 30 at age 39. Her death was announced days after she delivered a baby girl.

5. LinChung Duke Oliver

Duke ‘LinChung’ Oliver passed away on April 2 at age 45. He passed away after a car crash on his way to Lagos from his mom’s burial. He is famous for his role as Sylvanus in the sitcom, ‘Do Good.’

6. Alfred Rotimi Popoola

Alfred Rotimi Popoola passed away on Thursday, February 27 in Abeokuta, Ogun state. He died at 51. Popoola has featured in several Nollywood movies including ‘Aiye Foreign,’ and ‘Ropo Ijogbon.’

7. Prince Dammy Eke

Prince Dammy Eke died on April 28. He died at age 41. The actor reportedly slumped and was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

8. Adio Majester

Adio Majester passed away on Tuesday, May 7 in the intensive care of an undisclosed hospital. He died at age 50. He featured numerous movies and a number of stage plays in his career as an actor.

9. Henry Okoro

Henry Okoro died following injuries sustained during a fatal accident that occurred on May 11. He was an actor before taking a backseat to work as director and producer after a decade. He died at 36

10. Eddie Ugboma

Eddie Ugboma died on May 11 after a health challenge. He would be remembered for his role as Oyenusi in a film of the same title. He died at 78.

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10 African Stars Who Died At The Peak Of Their Careers – 5 By Road Accidents

Ms Bridgette Adu, Staff Writer — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:24:10 +0000

Death is not an occurrence that can be thwarted, not by wealth, fame or the morality compass of a being. Every living being will eventually exit their vessels and disappear into oblivion. Though the pain death brings can claw at the heart and incapacitate us with grief, we have to move on in boldness and wait till we pay our debt. Over the years Africa has lost a lot of great stars, and here is a list of those who died at the peak of their careers, and who we still miss.

Muna Obiekwe: The multi-talented Nigerian actor died January 2015, aged 36 after battling with kidney disease. He was one of the busiest Nollywood actors, with over 60 movies to his name. He was also a cousin to actor Yul Edochie.

Kwame Owusu-Ansah; The soft-spoken Ghanaian actor died May 2, 2008 from a fatal car accident on the Tema Motorway. He was known to have filmed more than 50 movies, and was a radio broadcaster among other things before venturing into acting.

Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng: Singer Ebony’s death has been shrouded in mystery to this day. She died alongside her bestfriend and one soldier on February 8, 2018 at the age of 21. The singer was at the peak of her career and was one of the best singers in the country at the time of her death. She won VGMA artist of the year posthumously.

Tebongo Madingoane: The pop star was the third band member of the Mafikizolo group in South Africa. He died October 27, 2009 aged 32, when he was shot dead in a road rage incident. The popular Khona song by Mafikizolo was reportedly created in his memory.

Da Grin: Oladapo Olaitan also known as Dagrin was a popular Nigerian rapper who infused Yoruba, English and Pidgin into his style of rap. He could be seen as the modern day Phyno. Dagrin died 22 April, 2010 after being involved in a fatal car accident.

Suzzy Williams: The Ghanaian actress died 8 September, 2005 aged 23, after a motor accident on the main La-Teshie Nungua Highway. Suzzy Williams starred in over 20 movies, and was also featured in music videos.

Vybrant Faya: The Ghanaian dancehall act rose to fame after releasing his smash hit Mampi in 2014. He died two years later when a motor bike knocked him down as he crossing the street to enter the Accra Mall. He was 29 years.

Terry Bonchaka: Terrence Nii Okang Mensah was a Ghanaian hiplife artist who introduced the Pulele dance. He died in a car accident on October 30, 2003 aged 21 when he was returning from a Hall performance at the University of Ghana.

Goldie: The Nigerian singer was called Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, and was a Big Brother Africa star. She died 14 February 2013, of severe headache after returning from the 2013 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Goldie was 31.

Kefee: Kefee Obareki was a Nigerian gospel singer, and was also termed as the ‘Branama Queen’. She died in the US after falling into a deep coma. Her most popular songs are Branama and Kokoroko. Keffe was 34.

Source: africacelebrities.com

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