Category: Celebs

The first three months of 2024 have not been easy, despite the hardship the country has been hit with multiple death announcements of the deaths of some of our stars and icons. Nigerians will not forget the death of these icons.

Today we say tribute to them. Here are five Nigerian celebrities who died in the first quarter of 2024:

Amaechi Muonagor

Amaechi died on March 24th, 2024 aged 61. The Nollywood actor died after battling kidney disease. A few days before his death, there was a video circulating the internet in which he requested financial assistance from Nigerians to enable him to travel abroad for a kidney transplant.

He joined the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood in 1998 and starred in many movies including Taboo 1 (1989), Aki and Pawpaw, Karishika (1998), and Aki na Ukwa (2002), to mention just a few.

Ethel Aderemi-Ekpe

She’s a well-known veteran actress and media personality known for her role as Segi in the show Basi and Company, a sitcom that ran on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She passed away on February 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer in Lagos.

On the 9th of February, Nigerians were shocked to hear the death of business mogul, managing director and CEO of Access Bank, Hebert Wigwe. He died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, his first son and three others.

The news of Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe and family, shocked both our team and the nation yesterday.

Rest in Peace sir 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/MNdU9NXKqr

— Music on Streamdorm 🎧 (@Streamdorm) February 11, 2024

The passing of Hebert Wigwe leaves behind four children.

Sisi Quadri

Known for his roles in Seniyan Seranko (2004), Ebudola (2020), and Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (2024), Sisi Quadri has proved himself to be a lovable and relatable character in movies. The Yoruba Nolly actor died on March 1, months after his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023. Sisi Quadri is named Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji.

Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo wrote via Instagram, “You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect peace.”

Everything in the world is according to the will of Allah. From Allah we have come and unto Him we shall return. May God bless, rest your soul, bro,” said Tunde Yusuf.

Mr. Ibu

A day after the death of Sisi Quadri the demise of arguably the most popular Nigerian comedic actor, John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu broke out. He passed away at the age of 62 due to a cardiac arrest. Africa still mourn his death.

Popular Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope has reportedly passed away after he was involved in a boat capsize in River Niger on his way to shoot a Movie.

Pope Obumneme Odonwodo popularly known as Junior Pope Odonwodo is a famous Nollywood actor, television personality. He was born on 7th May 1984 in Bamenda, Cameroon to Mr. and Mrs. Luke Odonwodo.

News about his death is coming in hours after he posted a video of himself on a boat at the river Niger.

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Hours after the Actor was announced dead, there were new reports that the actor has been revived and was undergoing treatment. But unfortunately later on that day Wednesday 10th, April, 2024, the Actor was later confirmed dead by close associates.

Junior Pope has been confirmed dead. Unfortunately the actor couldn't make it after drowning. Our condolences and prayers goes to the Family. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️🙏 https://t.co/Cy8arbLVi7

— Music on Streamdorm 🎧 (@Streamdorm) April 11, 2024

The Nigerian Federal High Court has postponed the judgement of internet personality Bobrisky due to the Sallah holiday

Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was brought to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Abimbola Awogboro on six counts, including naira abuse and money laundering.

Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the first four charges of Naira abuse, which were filed against him by the EFCC on April 5, 2024, as the court had earlier struck out the last two counts. His sentencing was postponed until today, April 9, 2024.

Today being the celebration of Sallah, celebrated by Muslims, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as public holidays, making it impossible to pass the judgement. A new date is expected to be communicated by the court.

Bolaji Temitope, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, gave the evidence and narrated the circumstances surrounding the prosecution of Bobrisky.

The convict committed the offence at Circle Mall, Jakande, Lekki, Lagos State, on March 24th. The EFCC claimed Bobnrisky tampered with the sum of ₦400,000 while dancing during a social event by spraying. EFCC claimed Bobrisky had been spraying money at various events between 2022 and 2023, with money ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000.

The Nigerian Federal High Court in Abuja has finally passed its judgement on the case between the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, and Halima Abubakar.

Halima Abubakar was accused of publishing derogatory remarks against Apostle Suleman by accusing him of being a womaniser.

A blogger also claimed the cleric had affairs with different Nollywood stars like Georgina Onuoha, Queen Nwokoye, Shan George, and Vivian Metchie.

The blog post named Lilian Bach, Iyabo Ojo, Ruth Kadiri, Mercy Johnson, Chinyere Winifred, Larriet Omo Brish, Ini Edo, Joy Ogbunu, Angela Okorie, and Mary Uranta as part of Suleman’s alleged sexual victims.

The judgement was passed by Justice Enobie Obanor, who said these claims were false and malicious, demanding she publish a retraction of her statements on her Instagram, blogs, and newspapers.

The judge also ordered Halima Abubakar to pay a fine of 10 million naira and an additional 20 million naira to the Apostle’s legal counsel.

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J. Cole takes the mature route after dissing Kendrick Lamar on his freestyle, 7 Minute Drill, explaining how terrible the diss track made him feel.

Last month, the world witnessed Kendrick Lamar’s rage in his feature on Metro Booming and Future‘s ‘Like That,’ the song featured on their joint album WE DON’T TRUST YOU. After the album dropped, rap fans knew the divide it would cause in the game, so they began to compare the diss to Captain America’s Civil Wars.

We really having a rap civil war pic.twitter.com/n0cO1RJ2l3

— Literal Burner (@burner_literal) April 5, 2024

The beef between Drake and Kendrick has always been a few jabs with no actual harm but recently on Drake’s First Person Shooter J. Cole referred to himself, Kendrick and J. Cole as the big three – unfortunately that didn’t sit well with Kendrick. How did Kendrick Lamar reply, with this:

Motherfuck the big three, nigga, it’s just big me
Nigga, bum, what? I’m really like that
And your best work is a light pack
Nigga, Prince outlived Mike Jack’
Nigga, bum, ’fore all your dogs gettin’ buried
That’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary
Nigga, bum

J Cole took offence to the jab by Kendrick and decided to release a surprise album titled ‘Might Delete Later.’ On this album, J Cole had something to say to Kendrick, calling it a warning shot.

“I got a phone call, they say that somebody dissing/ You want some attention, it comes with extensions,”

Realizing what he had done, J. Cole took the mature approach by apologising for the beef. During his show at the Dreamville Festival, Cole called his response  “lame” and “goofy.”

“I am so proud of that project except for one part. It’s one part of that shit that makes me feel like that’s one of the lamest shit I have did in my fucking life,” Cole said.

“I was conflicted because I know my heart and I know the two rappers I have been blessed to stand beside…I won’t lie to you all, I moved in a way I feel spiritually bad…I try to keep it friendly but at the end of the day when I listen to it and when I see the talk, that shit doesn’t sit well with me and it disrupts my spirit.”

J. Cole apologizes to Kendrick Lamar for dissing him on ‘7 Minute Drill’ at Dreamville Fest…

“How many of y’all think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest ever to pick up a mic”

“I haven’t been sleeping right the last few days… Ib, we taking that diss off streaming… https://t.co/gafW1g6Hw9

— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) April 8, 2024

Veteran Actor, Amaechi Muonagor is dead at age 61 after a prolonged illness with kidney failure.

He was born on August 20th, 1962 and died on March 24th, 2024.

Amaechi Muonagor was a talented actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.

He hails from Anambra State. He joined the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood in 1998 and had starred in many movies including Taboo 1 (1989), Aki and Pawpaw, Karishika (1998), and Aki na Ukwa (2002), to mention just a few.

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The news about his demise came as a shocker through Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday.

Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.

May his soul rest in peace and our sincerest condolences to his Family.

Nigerian actress, Uche Ogbodo made this known via her story on Instagram highlighting the jealousy in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

In her words, “people in it are so vile, envious and evil.”

The rise in celebrities pointing out and calling out colleagues for their lack of support may impact her mindset.

Via her Instagram story, she calls for all her colleagues to “congratulate” people’s success and “pray” for grace.