Nollywood has been in existence for over twenty years now, It’s impact has been great in the African cinema. Sadly, there are some
famous actors and actresses who had tremendous impacts but are no more
now. Here are List Of Nigerian Celebrities Who Died
Between 2011 and 2013:
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| Susan Oluwabimpe |
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| Goldie Susan Oluwabimpe “Goldie” Filani Harvey was a
Nigerian professional singer. She was married to Andrew Harvey. The
R&B artist – born Susan Filani – died on Thursday evening (February
14) at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. |
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| Justus Esiri |
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| Justus Esiri He was said to have passed on Febuary
18,2013 in a Lagos hospital. A source said the now late Justus Esiri has
been secretly battling diabetes for a while but his family chose to
make it a secret until his sudden demise at the age of 71 . |
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| Ahmed |
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| AHMED ALASAR Very popular within the Yoruba
industry, Comedian Alasari died in a car crash in March 2011. The cause
of the accident was as a result of a tyre burst causing the car to
swerve off the road and overturning numerous times, killing him
instantly. His last credit, Omo Nightclub, was a big hit. |
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| Rolling Dollar |
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| Fatai Rolling Dollar Among some of the notable figures who have died in the year just ending
is Fatai Rolling Dollar, an indigene of Ede town in the state of Osun,
Nigeria. |
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| Ashley Nwosu |
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| ASHLEY NWOSU Very famous in playing the role of a
villain in his movies, Nwosu’s death was as a result of a liver
complication and he passed away at the military hospital in his
hometown, Yaba in April 2011. His famous movies are Endless Night,
Between Two Walls, Power Brokers, Foreign Affairs, Gift from the Grave
and Lagos Babes. |
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| Sam Loco |
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| SAM LOCO EFE Popular comedian, Sam Loco who starred
in over 200 movies in his Nollywood career, with movies like
Unforgettable Heart of Stone, Open and Close, Husband My Foot, Away
Match and a popular TV series, Everyday People. He passed away August
2011, Police reports suggested the actor died of acute asthma, as two
canisters of ventolin inhalers were discovered at the scene. The multi
award winning actor’s career lasted for over three decades. |
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| David Ihezied |
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DAVID IHEZIEDavid Ihezie was very popular amongst
Ugandans for his roles in David and Goliath, Brain Master, Player No 1
and King of the Forest. One of the founding fathers of Nollywood, he
died after battling with Arthritis at his home
in January 2012. |
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| Pete Eneh |
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| PETE ENEH Eneh’s death in November 2012 following a
leg infection has largely been attributed to spiritual attacks,
ironically in line with roles he excelled at in his screen characters.
Doctors at a local facility opted to amputate the actor’s leg after an
earlier improper treatment had left it swollen. The operation, however,
soured the illness, causing his death. Like Elebuwa, Eneh’s body is yet
to be buried. Eneh is most remembered for his fatherly roles in Lonely
Life, Divided Kingdom, Price of Ignorance, Heavy Rain and His Grace. |
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| Enebeli Elebeluwa |
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| ENEBELI ELEBUWA Face of Nollywood, Elebuwa died in
December 2012 from a stroke he had suffered the previous year. In his
quest for healing, the aging actor visited, among others, a
controversial Nigerian pastor until finally being airlifted to an India
hospital from where he died. His body is due for burial sometime this
month. Burly and beardy Elebuwa was notable for his kingly gait which
mostly saw him play snobbish characters. He is remembered for such films
as Abuja Connection, Bent Arrows, Royal War and Lasting Love. |
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| Bisi Komolafe |
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| BISI KOMOLAFE According to sources, Bisi who got
engaged sometime in 2012 had been on admission at the University College
Hospital (UCH) for 2 months before she lost her pregnancy, which
resulted in her death. The fair-skinned thespian started her acting
career over 3 years ago. Some of the movies she featured in include
Igboro Ti Daru, Eja Tutu, Bolode Oku, Asiri Owo, Aiye Ore meji and many
more. |
so painful..
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