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Seven Most Shocking Deaths In Nollywood In 2016
2016 had been a year of emotional turbulence in Nollywood even as the industry recorded great achievements such as awards and international recognitions for the stars as some got engagted, others got married and remarried, but sadly lives have been lost along the way.
Over 10 Nollywood veterans passed away dating as early as January 2016. Seven of the most shocking Nollywood deaths include:
Bukky Ajayi (82)
Veteran Nollywood Actress, Bukky Ajayi died on July 6, 2016 after an unsuccessful battle with heart related issues. Her big break into Nollywood was her role in the “Village Headmaster” in the ‘70s.
In march 2016, she was awarded the 2016 industry merit award at the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA)
Festus Aquebor
Popular Nollywood actor, Festus Aguebor died on February 23, 2016. His cause of death was undisclosed and was a terrible shock to all his fans. He was known for his roles in Igodo and ‘Family Contract’, he is believed to have been in his 70s.
Fred Ebhoria Ekata
Actor Fred died on May 17, 2016 from a kidney related disease which plagued him for a year and left him bed-ridden. He loved to play elderly roles in Nollywood films.
Henrietta Kosoko
Actress Henrietta, wife of veteran actor, Jide Kosoko died in June 2016. She became famous after her role in the Nollywood film ‘Omolade’ which was produced by her husband, Jide Kosoko.
Abdulateef Ashimiyu
Popularly known as Alfa Leteef died in June 2016. He was known for his roles in Odunlade Adekola’s movies. He died as a result of malaria.
Isiaka Adewale Najeem
He died on August 7, 2016 at a church in Lagos. Cause of his death is still a mystery and he was buried the same day.
Elder Maya Martins Njubiugbo
Elder Maya died on September 30, 2016. He passed on after months of battling with a liver illness.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’