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25 Nigerian Celebrities Who Died In 2020
2020 is finally over and as horrible as the year was to so many people, certain people got the absolute worst end of the stick. Death is always horrible news to hear and as the year rounds down, I want to take the time to remember 25 Nigerian Celebrities who unfortunately left us last year.
Everybody on this list is so beloved and I hope that their gentle spirits rest in perfect peace.
1. Chico Ejiro
Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, unfortunately passed away on Christmas Day – December 25th, 2020 from a seizure.
2. Majek Fashek
Legendary Reggae singer Majek Fashek died after a long battle with cancer on June 1st, 2020.
3. Dan Foster
Cool FM radio host, Dan Foster died on June 17 after allegedly contracting COVID-19.
4. Ibidun Ighodalo
Former beauty queen, Ibudun Ighodalo, died on June 14th, 2020 after a reported cardiac arrest.
5. Ogun Majek
Nollywood actor Ogun Majek died on June 25th 2020 after battling an unnamed ailment for many months.
6. Bose Adewoyin
Nollywood actress Bose Adewoyin died on June 23rd 2020 and was buried on the same day of her death.
7. Yusuf Satia
Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.
8. Iya Jogbo
MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart
9. John Felagha
Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.
10. Biglo
Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.
11. Oluwaseun Kobbe
Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness
12. Tunbosun Shadare
Tunbosun Shadare
Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.
13. Prof. Ayobami Akinwale
Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.
14. Frank Dallas
Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.
15. Femi Oyewumi
Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.
16. Patience Oseni
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.
17. Emilia Dike
Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020
18. Ibrahim Ubale
Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.
19. Kayode Odumosu
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.
20. Ukwak Asuquo
Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
21. Toyosi Arigbabuwo
Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.
22. Kumbalee
Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.
23. Louisa Nwobodo
Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.
24. Ejiro Emokinovo
Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.
25. Sally Onome Okunzuwa
Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning
26. Kodak
Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone
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