Celebrity deaths in 2016: 5 notable Nigerian actresses gone too soon

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Bukky Ajayi on set with Toyin Aimakhu, Yomi Fabiyi, Kehinde Adeyemi and Taiwo Oduala before her death in July. Credit: IG

The first two quarters of 2016 witnessed the passing away of about 18 Nigerian celebrities.

Now, Thenetng remembers a host of Nollywood actresses who have sadly died this year.

1. Henrietta Kosoko

Henrietta passed away on Monday June 6, a year after the actress survived a near-fatal accident along Sagamu-Abeokuta road. — Henrietta passed away on Monday June 6, a year after the actress survived a near-fatal accident along Sagamu-Abeokuta road. Credit: Various

2. Genevieve Nene

Genevieve Nene — The rising actress died on Sunday May 1, 2016 just as she was recuperating from typhoid fever. Credit: FB

3. Aisha Dankano

Aisha Dankano — The Kannywood star died after a brief illness in Kano on Tuesday, February 23. Credit: Various

4. Kudirat Ajimat

The Abeokuta based actress passed on, on November 15 and she was buried according to Islamic rites same day. Credit: Various

5. Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi died at the age of 82. — Bukky Ajayi died at the age of 82 in July 2016, three months after she was celebrated with Lifetime Achievement award at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards. Credit: Filed

May their souls rest in peace.

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