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Remembering 14 Nigerian entertainers we've lost in 2016

		

		
					


									
			
						


							
							


								
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Henrietta Kosoko, Stephen Keshi
They came, they performed, and exited!

It’s the second quarter of 2016, and the death rate continues to grow.

Last year alone, Nigerian entertainment industry witnessed the passing of actor Muna Obiekwe, Dan Maraya Jos, Dede One and Mufutau Sanni Adio a.k.a Ajigijaga. Others include, Peter Bunor, Sylvester ‘Sly’ Ojigbede, Ozor Akubueze, and Fashola Ogunremi more popularly known as Inspector Skede.

Nollywod actress Henrietta Kosoko died at a Lagos hospital after a battle with diabetes on Monday June 6 and she will be laid to rest on Friday at Atan Cemetery, Yaba Lagos.

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Stephen Keshi earlier today after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state, TheNETng remembers 14 Nigerian entertainers that have passed on this year alone.

They came, they performed, and exited!

 

Sikiru Adeshina aka Arakangudu


Arakangudu
Arakangudu playing the role of a king in popular Yoruba movie ‘Osa Eleye’, which starred Lere Paimo, Fadeyi Oloro, Dagunro and Peter Fatomilola.

Fatai Onibuade


Fatai Onibuade
Ajiboye Fatai Onibuade more popularly known as ‘Legend’ died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Photo: IG

Mike Odiachi


Mike Odiachi
Mike passed on after a brief illness at a general hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos on February 15.

Genevieve Nene


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

Fred Eketa


Fred Ekata1
Fred who was also a member of Actor’s Guild of Nigeria until his death last month reportedly died of kidney disease. Photo: Filed

Sani Aliyu Dandawo


Nothern musician Sani Aliyu Dandawo and his band.
Nothern musician Sani Aliyu Dandawo and his band.

Aisha Dankano


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

Olamide David


Olamide David
Olamide reportedly died at the General Hospital, Ikeja where he was rushed to after complaining of stomach pains in January, aged 14.

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Olumide Awise aka Baba Ogbon


Olumide Awise
The Agege-based fuji artist reportedly died in his home in Agbado, Lagos in the early hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Jab Adu



Festus Aguebor


Festus Aguebor
Aguebor’s death was announced by filmmaker Fidelis Duker via his Facebook account in February.

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, about a year after the actress survived a near-fatal accident along Sagamu-Abeokuta road.

Stephen Keshi


Stephen Keshi dies at 54
Keshi, who reportedly died from cardiac arrest this morning was the captain of the squad which emerged as champion at 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament held in Tunisia.

		


			
			


										


							

																	
								
								
								
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