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 is the list some of the
famous deaths that have rocked Nollywood since 2011. Here are List Of
Nigerian Celebrities Who Died Between 2011 and 2013:
GoldieSusan 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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
DAVID IHEZIE
David
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.
PETE ENEHEneh’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.
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.
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.
Friends at least let’s thank God
for the gift of life, and let’s remember that we are alive not because
we are perfect or faithful and in one word let remember those that have gone.
Type R.I.P................!
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