SO SAD! 50 prominent Nigerian celebrities we lost to death in 2020

As 2020 comes to an end, Infoexpert24 take time to look back at those Nigerian celebrities and other famous individuals we have lost in the past year. Check them out below to learn more about those who have passed on.

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. Berkley Ike Jones

Nigerian guitarist Berkley Ike Jones died on June 28th just weeks to his 72nd birthday

8. Yusuf Satia

Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.

9. Iya Jogbo

MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart

10. John Felagha

Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.

11. Biglo

Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.

12. Oluwaseun Kobbe

Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness

13. J.P. Clark

Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.

14. Tunbosun Shadare

Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.

15. Prof. Ayobami Akinwale

Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.

16. Frank Dallas

Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.

17. Femi Oyewumi

Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.

18. Patience Oseni

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.

19. Emilia Dike

Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020

20. Ibrahim Ubale

Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.

21.Kayode Odumosu

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.

22.Ukwak Asuquo

Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

23.Toyosi Arigbabuwo

Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.

24.Kumbalee

Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.

25.Louisa Nwobodo

Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.

26.Ejiro Emokinovo

Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.

27.Jerry Agada

A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.

28.Prince Morroco Maduka

Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.

29.Wasiu Ajani Tekoye

Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020

30.Ubong King

Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19

31.Otunba

Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020

32.Sally Onome Okunzuwa

Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning

33.Anna of Annishair

Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.

34.Ronke Funktionals

Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.

35.Kodak

Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone

36.Willie Anumdu

Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.

37.Chukwuemeka Ike

Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.

38.Sheikh Lemu

Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th

39.Albert Okumagba

Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020

40.Victor Olaiya

Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness

41.Balarabe Musa

Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.

42.Abiola Ajimobi

Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.

43.Kashamu Buruji

Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.

44.Ignatius Longjan

The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.

45.Adebayo Osinowo

Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020

46.Judith Omonua

Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown

47.Ogiame Ikenwoli

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.

48.Chisom Chukwuneke

A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke

49.Harry Akande

Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.

50.Olapade Agoro

Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro died on November 1st, 2020 after taking ill for three weeks.

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. Berkley Ike Jones

Nigerian guitarist Berkley Ike Jones died on June 28th just weeks to his 72nd birthday

8. Yusuf Satia

Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.

9. Iya Jogbo

MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart

10. John Felagha

Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.

11. Biglo

Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.

12. Oluwaseun Kobbe

Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness

13. J.P. Clark

Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.

14. Tunbosun Shadare

Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.

15. Prof. Ayobami Akinwale

Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.

16. Frank Dallas

Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.

17. Femi Oyewumi

Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.

18. Patience Oseni

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.

19. Emilia Dike

Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020

20. Ibrahim Ubale

Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.

21.Kayode Odumosu

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.

22.Ukwak Asuquo

Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

23.Toyosi Arigbabuwo

Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.

24.Kumbalee

Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.

25.Louisa Nwobodo

Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.

26.Ejiro Emokinovo

Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.

27.Jerry Agada

A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.

28.Prince Morroco Maduka

Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.

29.Wasiu Ajani Tekoye

Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020

30.Ubong King

Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19

31.Otunba

Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020

32.Sally Onome Okunzuwa

Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning

33.Anna of Annishair

Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.

34.Ronke Funktionals

Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.

35.Kodak

Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone

36.Willie Anumdu

Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.

37.Chukwuemeka Ike

Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.

38.Sheikh Lemu

Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th

39.Albert Okumagba

Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020

40.Victor Olaiya

Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness

41.Balarabe Musa

Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.

42.Abiola Ajimobi

Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.

43.Kashamu Buruji

Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.

44.Ignatius Longjan

The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.

45.Adebayo Osinowo

Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020

46.Judith Omonua

Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown

47.Ogiame Ikenwoli

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.

48.Chisom Chukwuneke

A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke

49.Harry Akande

Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.

50.Olapade Agoro

Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro died on November 1st, 2020 after taking ill for three weeks.

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. Berkley Ike Jones

Nigerian guitarist Berkley Ike Jones died on June 28th just weeks to his 72nd birthday

8. Yusuf Satia

Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.

9. Iya Jogbo

MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart

10. John Felagha

Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.

11. Biglo

Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.

12. Oluwaseun Kobbe

Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness

13. J.P. Clark

Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.

14. Tunbosun Shadare

Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.

15. Prof. Ayobami Akinwale

Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.

16. Frank Dallas

Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.

17. Femi Oyewumi

Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.

18. Patience Oseni

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.

19. Emilia Dike

Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020

20. Ibrahim Ubale

Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.

21.Kayode Odumosu

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.

22.Ukwak Asuquo

Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

23.Toyosi Arigbabuwo

Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.

24.Kumbalee

Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.

25.Louisa Nwobodo

Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.

26.Ejiro Emokinovo

Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.

27.Jerry Agada

A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.

28.Prince Morroco Maduka

Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.

29.Wasiu Ajani Tekoye

Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020

30.Ubong King

Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19

31.Otunba

Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020

32.Sally Onome Okunzuwa

Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning.

33.Anna of Annishair

Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.

34.Ronke Funktionals

Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.

35.Kodak

Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone

36.Willie Anumdu

Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.

37.Chukwuemeka Ike

Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.

38.Sheikh Lemu

Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th

39.Albert Okumagba

Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020

40.Victor Olaiya

Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness

41.Balarabe Musa

Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.

42.Abiola Ajimobi

Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.

43.Kashamu Buruji

Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.

44.Ignatius Longjan

The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.

45.Adebayo Osinowo

Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020

46.Judith Omonua

Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown

47.Ogiame Ikenwoli

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.

48.Chisom Chukwuneke

A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke

49.Harry Akande

Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.

50.Olapade Agoro

Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro died on November 1st, 2020 after taking ill for three weeks.

May all their souls rest in peace!