See Five Nollywood Actors/Actresses Who Died In January 2021

See Five Nollywood Actors/Actresses Who Died In January 2021

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As Nigerians welcome 2021. they never hoped to encounter bad news from the country’s entertainment industry, Nollywood. So far, Nollywood has recorded at least five deaths in the last 30 days.

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Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi)

Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi)

Popular Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu popularly called Orisabunmi, died on January 5, 2021.

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Her death, which threw the theatre industry into sadness, was confirmed by a family source.

Popular Nollywood Actor Known for Playing ‘Native Doctor’ Roles Dies

The veteran actress, who hailed from Olla in Kwara State, died at 60 in her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Her death came four months after the demise of her ex-husband, Jimoh Aliu popularly called Aworo under whose tutelage she rose to prominence in the film industry.

Jim Lawson Maduike

Jim Lawson Maduike

Nollywood veteran actor, Jim Lawson Maduike died on January 9, 2021.

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The Imo-born thespian gave up the ghost after complaining of severe body pains.

He joined the film industry in 2004 where he starred in several films.

David MelaDavid Mela

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David MelaDavid Mela

David Mela was a fast-rising Nollywood actor. He died from an undisclosed ailment on January 11, 2021.

The young actor was said to be passing through a hard time in his life as revealed by a post before his untimely death.

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BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Ernest Asuzu Is Dead

Dan Nkoloagu

Dan Nkoloagu

Nollywood veteran actor Dan Nkoloagu died on January 22, 2021.

His son, Dan Nkoloagu Jnr, announced his death on his Facebook page.

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He wrote: “IT WAS A BLACK FRIDAY FOR US YESTERDAY as my Dad left us without saying goodbye.”

Nkoloagu, who died at 83, was popular for playing the role of a native doctor in many Igbo movies.

Ernest Asuzu

Ernest Asuzu

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Veteran Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu died on evening of Tuesday January 26, 2021

His wife, Jennifer Asuzu, who confirmed the sad incident to The Nation, said he fainted on Tuesday evening and never woke up.

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