Nigeria Entertainment Industry is widely known known for its captivating, melodious sounds in the music and the enthralling performances in its movies Globally
Nigerian entertainment industry recorded some unforgettable huge loss in the Year 2023, the loss that won’t be forgotten anytime soon as some loss were sincerely shocking and still fresh in the memory of their fans and loved ones
ENTRUST REPORTERS has decided to honor several celebrities who died in the year 2023 for the legacies and impactful lives they lived on the surface of earth.
Here are the entertainers that passed away in 2023:
- Peace Anyiam- Osigwe
Trailblazing filmmaker, On January 10, 2023, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, died in a hospital in Lagos State.
Anyiam-Osigwe, was a founder 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 was the President of the Association of Movie Producers, she emerged as the National President of The Association of Movie Producers.
- Sunday Akanbi Akinola
Veteran actor, Sunday Akanbi Akinola’s role in the series “ Feyikogbon” as “Mogaji “ made him popular, series which was 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.
- 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.”
- Favour Daniels
Nigerian comedian and actress, Favour Agiounim Daniels allegedly died in a boat accident at the age of 26 on February, 5 2023, Favour gained popularity through her skits on social media.
- Ojo Arowosafe
Ojo Arowosafe, Veteran Nollywood actor 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.
- Obinna Nwafor
Veteran actor and movie producer Obinna Nwafor, famously known as Saint Obi, died at the age of 57 on May 7, 2023 after battling with an undisclosed ailment. 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’.
- Adedigba Mukaila
Veteran actor Adedigba Mukaila, best known by his stage name ‘Alafin Oro’, died on May 13, 2023.
- Murphy Afolabi
Popular Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, passed away on May 14, 2023, just few days after his 49th birthday. He was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, that Sunday morning. a Murphy began acting at a young age. The actor shot to fame following his role in the movie ‘Omo Rapala.’
- Chikezie Uwazie
Nollywood actor Chikezie Uwazie, 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.
- Chris Mba
Chris Mba, Veteran pop singer 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.
- 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.
- Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad)
Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. He had many controversial 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.
- 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.
- 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.’
