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Nigerian Celebrities Who Died In 2022
Nigeria has sadly bid farewell to several adored stars a few months into 2023. Some of these celebrities died due to illness, while others inexplicably passed away, shocking the entertainment industry to its core. More than a dozen actors and actresses passed away between January and December and will forever be missed. 1) Sammie Okposo […]
Nigeria has sadly bid farewell to several adored stars a few months into 2023. Some of these celebrities died due to illness, while others inexplicably passed away, shocking the entertainment industry to its core. More than a dozen actors and actresses passed away between January and December and will forever be missed.
1) Sammie Okposo
The energetic gospel singer passed away on November 25, after suffering from cardiac arrest in his home.
2) Tafa Oloyede
Tafa Oloyede was a veteran actor who passed away just as the second month of the year was beginning. John Adewuni Adewoye, his actual name, was born on 19 November 1952 in Ede Osun state. On 1 February 2022, he passed away at the age of 69.
3) Romanus Amuta
Amuta, a well-known Nollywood actor, passed away on 9 February 2022. He was 79 years old when he passed away after a protracted illness. Romanus Amuta was best known for playing Natty in the retired NTA comedy series New Masquerade.
4) Lari Williams
Lari Williams was one of the Nollywood celebrities that died this year. Lari was a Nigerian actor, poet, and playwright born in 1940 in Ikom, Cross River State. Lari passed away on 27 February 2022 at 81 after a protracted illness.
5) Oluweri Magbojo
Shade Akintalor, popularly known as Oluweri Magbojo, passed away on 1 March 2022. The well-known Yoruba actress died in the United Kingdom at 59. Her relatives reported her death, but when the report was filed, the cause of death was unknown.
6) Veronica Takor
On 23 March, the upcoming actress Veronica Mngohol Takor passed away. The actress’s body was discovered in a hotel room in Makurdi, Benue State. Fans were shocked to learn of her demise just one week after her birthday. However, the cause of death is still a mystery.
7) Chinedu Nwandike
Chinedu Nwadike, whose full name is Prince Chinedu Nwadike, was a Nigerian actor, preacher, and gospel singer. Additionally, he was a politician from the South East of the nation. Fans were shocked to learn about Chinedu Nwadike’s demise on 27 March 2022
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