This year, the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, has seen several grief episodes due to the passing of several of its members.
While it is true that all living things eventually die, losing a loved one is never easy. Sadly, a few Nollywood celebrities said goodbye to the world in 2024.
The list of Nollywood actors who have passed away in 2024 is provided below.
Amaechi Muonagor
Muonagor is a veteran comic actor in the Nollywood industry who died on Sunday, March 24, after battling kidney disease for a long time.
Shortly before his death, he appeared in a viral video in which he solicited financial assistance from Nigerians to enable him to travel abroad for a kidney transplant.
Mr. Ibu
Popular comic actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr. Ibu, died on at the age of 62. Before his death, he had been hospitalized for several days and had one of his legs amputated as part of the treatment for his ailment.
Olofa Ina
Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73.
The actor was said to died of cancer in Lagos State.
Sisi Quadri
The sudden and shocking death of Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri happened on March 1, at the age of 44.
Oyebamiji celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023.
Ethel Ekpe
Veteran actress, Ethel Ekpe, who adorned the Nigerian entertainment screen for years, died on Wednesday, February 7, in Lagos State.
Ekpe is well known for playing the role of ‘Segi’ on the Nigerian Television Authority sitcom, ‘Basi and Company’. She died after a long battle with cancer.
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