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.
Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, unfortunately passed away on Christmas Day – December 25th, 2020 from a seizure.
Legendary Reggae singer Majek Fashek died after a long battle with cancer on June 1st, 2020.
Cool FM radio host, Dan Foster died on June 17 after allegedly contracting COVID-19.
Former beauty queen, Ibudun Ighodalo, died on June 14th, 2020 after a reported cardiac arrest.
Nollywood actor Ogun Majek died on June 25th 2020 after battling an unnamed ailment for many months.
Nollywood actress Bose Adewoyin died on June 23rd 2020 and was buried on the same day of her death.
Nigerian guitarist Berkley Ike Jones died on June 28th just weeks to his 72nd birthday
Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.
MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart
Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.
Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness
Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.
Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.
Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.
Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020
Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.
Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.
Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.
Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.
A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.
Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.
Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020
Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19
Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020
Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning
Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.
Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.
Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.
Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.
Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th
Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020
Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness
Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.
Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.
Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.
Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020
Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.
A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke
Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.
Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro died on November 1st, 2020 after taking ill for three weeks.
Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, unfortunately passed away on Christmas Day – December 25th, 2020 from a seizure.
Legendary Reggae singer Majek Fashek died after a long battle with cancer on June 1st, 2020.
Cool FM radio host, Dan Foster died on June 17 after allegedly contracting COVID-19.
Former beauty queen, Ibudun Ighodalo, died on June 14th, 2020 after a reported cardiac arrest.
Nollywood actor Ogun Majek died on June 25th 2020 after battling an unnamed ailment for many months.
Nollywood actress Bose Adewoyin died on June 23rd 2020 and was buried on the same day of her death.
Nigerian guitarist Berkley Ike Jones died on June 28th just weeks to his 72nd birthday
Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.
MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart
Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.
Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness
Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.
Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.
Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.
Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020
Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.
Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.
Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.
Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.
A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.
Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.
Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020
Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19
Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020
Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning
Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.
Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.
Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.
Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.
Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th
Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020
Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness
Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.
Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.
Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.
Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020
Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.
A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke
Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.
Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Olapade Agoro died on November 1st, 2020 after taking ill for three weeks.
Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, unfortunately passed away on Christmas Day – December 25th, 2020 from a seizure.
Legendary Reggae singer Majek Fashek died after a long battle with cancer on June 1st, 2020.
Cool FM radio host, Dan Foster died on June 17 after allegedly contracting COVID-19.
Former beauty queen, Ibudun Ighodalo, died on June 14th, 2020 after a reported cardiac arrest.
Nollywood actor Ogun Majek died on June 25th 2020 after battling an unnamed ailment for many months.
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
Yoruba actor Yusuf Satia was also reported dead on the 21st of July, 2020.
MAX Fm presenter Iya Jogbo died on July 24th 2020 after a brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart
Former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, John Felagha died on August 30th 2020 at the very young age of just 26.
Music producer, rapper and singer, Lotanna Udezue aka Biglo died on December 26th, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Nigerian singer, Olatosi Adekolu Oluwaseun died on December 10th, 2020 after a brief illness
Renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. John Pepper Clark died on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 85.
Tunbosun Shadare, an OAP with Rhythm FM Lagos died on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Professor Ayobami Akinwale died on September 13th, 2020 after a brief illness.
Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas died on February 19, 2020 while attending a summit.
Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi died on May 22, 2020 after being rushed to the hospital.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Oseni died on February 17, 2020.
Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, slumped and died on May 20th, 2020
Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry died on April 30th after a brief illness.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu died on March 1st, 2020 ater being ill for a while.
Nollywood actor, Ukwak Asuquo was announced to be dead on April 5, 2020 by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo died in January following a long battle with ill health.
Nollywood makeup artiste, Kumbalee, died on August 16 after a fatal motorcycle accident.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo died on September 13, 2020 after collapsing in her car.
Female lead vocalist of popular singing group, Veentage band, Ejiro Emokinovo died on March 5th, 2020 after an unsuccessful surgery.
A former minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agada died on December 22nd, 2020 afer a brief illness.
Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka died on October 29th, 2020.
Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water died on May 14, 2020
Popular Nigerian public speaker, Ubong King died on December 26th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19
Popular Nigerian punter, Otunba died May of 2020
Popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa died on August 23rd, 2020 from carbon-monoxide poisoning.
Popular hair vendor, Anna of Annishair died in June after a brief illness.
Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals died in May after allegedly slumping in her car.
Nigerian video vixen and dancer, Kodak died on April 29th, 2020 after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globe Motors, Willie Anumudu died on April 21st after a brief illness.
Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a renowned Nigerian Novelist died in January 2020 at the age of 88.
Renowned Islamic cleric, educationist and former Sharia court judge, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed died on December 24th
Popular economist, stockbroker, capital market operator, and investment expert, Albert Okumagba died on November 19, 2020
Sir Victor Olaiya, one of Nigeria’s high life legends died on Februury 12th after a brief illness
Politician and one-time governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa died on November 11.
Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi died on June 25 from COVID-19 complications.
Senator Kashamu Buruji died on August 8th after battling with the coronavirus.
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan died in February of 2020 after battling an undisclosed ailment.
Senator Adebayo Osinowo who represents the Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate died on June 15, 2020
Businesswoman, Judith Omonua, died in Nigeria on April 27th after her surgery was delayed due to the lockdown
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli died on December 12 at the age of 65.
A teenager who got 7A1s in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Chisom Chukwuneke
Billionaire businessman and father-in-law of actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Harry Akande died on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.
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!
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