Nigerian Entertainers Who Died In 2023
The Nigerian entertainment industry, known for its captivating sounds of Afrobeat music and the enthralling performances in its movies witnessed the death of several celebrities in 2023.
This report honours their legacies and celebrate the lives they lived.
Here are the entertainers that passed away in 2023:
1. Peace Anyiam- Osigwe
Trailblazing filmmaker, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, died on Tuesday, January 10, in a hospital in Lagos State.
Anyiam-Osigwe, who was also the President of the Association of Movie Producers, founded the Africa Film Academy in 2005, with the award ceremony reputed to be one of the most recognised awards for Africans in film-making. In 2020, she emerged as the National President of The Association of Movie Producers.
2. Sunday Akanbi Akinola
Veteran actor, Sunday Akanbi Akinola, who became popular for his role as “Mogaji “ in the series “ Feyikogbon” which aired on NTA channel 7 in the southwestern Nigeria in the 1980’s, died on January 9, 2023 of kidney failure at the age of 80.
3. Femi Ogunrombi, aka Papa Ajasco
Femi Ogunrombi who played the role of Papa Ajasco in Wale Adenuga’s comedy series, died on January 14, 2023.
His character in the TV comedy series was known for his portly belly and hitting his head while saying “Ojigbigbigbi.”
4. Favour Daniels
Nigerian comedian and actress, Favour Agiounim Daniels, who gained popularity through her skits on social media, passed away at the age of 26 on February, 5 2023. She allegedly died in a boat accident.
5. Ojo Arowosafe
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, died on Tuesday, March 7, at the age of 66, after a protracted illness. Fadeyi Oloro is popularly known for his oratory skills in reciting Yoruba incantations. He rose to fame after acting the movie ‘Arelu’ in the late 80’s. He also acted in movies like Inubibi, Anike Olufa and Akoni mefa among others.
6. Obinna Nwafor
Veteran actor and movie producer Obinna Nwafor, also known as Saint Obi, passed on at the age of 57 on May 7, 2023. The thespian passed on after battling with an undisclosed ailment. He was laid to rest on August 18, 2023, in his hometown, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo State.
In 2001, he produced his first movie titled, ‘Take Me to Maama’. He also acted in many movies including, ‘State of Emergency’, ‘Sakobi’, ‘Goodbye Tomorrow’, ‘Festival of Fire’, and ‘Heart of Gold’.
7. Adedigba Mukaila
Veteran actor Adedigba Mukaila, best known by his stage name ‘Alafin Oro’, died on May 13, 2023.
8. Murphy Afolabi
Popular Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, passed away on May 14, 2023, just a few days after celebrating his 49th birthday. He was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, that Sunday morning.
Born on May 5, 1974, Murphy began acting at a young age. The actor shot to fame following his role in the movie ‘Omo Rapala.’
9. Chikezie Uwazie
Nollywood actor Chikezie Uwazie who also died on Sunday, May 14, reportedly passed after undergoing brain surgery in the United States. His death was announced by colleague, Obey Etok, via her Instagram page.
10. Chris Mba
Veteran pop singer, Chris Mba, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after a long battle with heart issues. The musician, who was famous in the 1980s for his jerry curl and hits like ‘Funky Situation’, ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, ‘Making My Way’ and ‘Love Everlasting’, died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
11. Afeez Ogoro
Popular Nollywood actor widely regarded as the tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, passed away on June 15 after a prolonged illness. Before his demise, Agoro was 7ft 4in tall. The intimidating height of the deceased, who was featured in some movies, attracted stares wherever he went.
12. Ilerioluwa Aloba
Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27 under questionable circumstances, with videos of the singer being bullied and assaulted resurfacing after his demise. He was known for his hit songs Feel Good, Peace, Ponmo, Beast and Peace, Sorry, Ko Por Ke, among others.
13. Cindy Amadi
Nollywood actress, Cindy Amadi, who is known for her role in the lesbian-themed movie titled, “Ife”, also died in September 2023. The producers of the movie, “Ife”, disclosed her demise in a statement on their Instagram page on Thursday, Sept 14.
14. Oluyemi Adeyemi
Veteran Nollywood actor, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi, popularly known as Suara, died on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Adeyemi rose to fame with his role in the 2001 Wale Adenuga hit series, ‘Super Story.’
와이즈 토토 커뮤니티
그녀는 목욕을 자주 할 수 없었기 때문에 그냥 진정하고 궁전으로 출발했습니다.
슬롯 무료
사실 집 공부에 관해서는 한린이들은 자유롭고 종종 사적인 대화를 나눕니다.
톰 오브 매드니스
나는 이 상자에서 눈부시게 배열된 것들을 보았는데, 그것들은 모두 다양한 봉인이었습니다.
미스터 플레이 슬롯
이를 본 양씨 일가는 통곡하며 “페이얼…”이라고 외쳤다.
토토 365
Hongzhi 황제는 갑자기 관심을 갖고 눈이 뜨거워지고 Fang Jifan을 똑바로 응시했습니다.
슈퍼 벳 토토
하지만… Tianjin Wei에서는 사람들이 미쳤어요.
무료 프라그마틱
그 애절한 목소리의 여운은 연약한 칭이를 주왕에게 뻗어주었다.
사설 토토 사이트
마침내 정신이 나간 관리들은 환호했습니다.
토토 사이트 입플
Fang Jifan은 심호흡을했고 그의 눈은 약간 젖었습니다.
하이퍼노바 인피니티 릴스
“그리고…” Fang Jifan이 천천히 말했습니다. “내일 장시에 가야 해요.”
해외 슬롯
오늘 1장이 전달되었고…12시 이전에 전달될 예정입니다. 월간 패스를 요청하십시오.
레거시 오브 데드
Fang Jifan은 놀라지 않았고 Zhu Houzhao는 실제로 어떤면에서 효자였습니다.
슬롯
사실, Hongzhi 황제는 Zhu Houzhao의 말을 진지하게 받아들이지 않았습니다.
토토 베트맨
Wen Yansheng과 Qi Jingtong은 서로를 바라볼 수밖에 없었습니다.
슬롯 정품 사이트
결국… 그들은 이상한 재능을 가지고 있습니다.
해외 슬롯 사이트
큰 고기를 먹으면 눈에 별이 나타납니다.