These late actors will never be forgotten by their fans due to their unique acting styles and how they execute their roles effortlessly. This article highlights 10 Nollywood actors who died in 2024.
1. Olofa Ina: Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, is a veteran Yoruba actor who died at age 73 on January 4, 2024, after battling with cancer.
2. Ekpe Ethel: Ekpe Ethel, who rose to fame for her role in Basi and Company, died on February 7, 2024, after a prolonged illness with cancer.
3. Jimi Solanke: The veteran Yoruba actor better known for his works on Tales by Moonlight died on February 5, 2024. The cause of his death isn’t fully known but is said to be related to old age.
4. Sisi Quadri: Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, well known as Sisi Quadri, died at the general hospital in Ogbomoso on March 1. He died the same day a movie titled Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre was released, where he played the role of a ghost.
5. Mr. Ibu: John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, is a comic Nollywood actor who died on March 2 at a hospital in Lagos State after suffering from a cardiac arrest.
6. Amaechi Muonagor: While Nigerians are still mourning the death of Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri, the death of Amaechi Muonagor hit the industry. The actor died on March 24, 2024, at the age of 62. This was after he made a video appealing to Nigerians for financial support in order to treat a kidney disease.
7. Adejumoke Ademeron: Adejumoke Ademeron died on April 6, 2024, at 40. She was popularly known for the role she played in the popular Nollywood series, “Jennifer’s Diary.”.
8. Junior Pope: Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, died alongside three others while returning from a movie location as their boat capsized.
9. Zulu Adigwe: Veteran Nollywood actor Zulu Adigwe died two weeks after the death of Junior Pope and three others on April 24.
10. Charles Olumo: Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, died on October 31, 2024, at age 101. He is said to be the oldest actor in the Nigerian film industry.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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