Prominent Nigerian actress Sidikat Odukanwi, better known as Iyabo Oko, has sadly passed away.
The accomplished Yoruba actress breathed her last on the evening of Wednesday, June 29th, 2023.
It has been disclosed that Iyabo Oko had been battling with poor health for an extended period, which ultimately led to her untimely demise.
While specific details surrounding her death remain limited at this time, her daughter, Bisi Aisha, confirmed the news of her passing.
Bisi Aisha wrote, “May your soul rest in peace, Mummy.”
Her death comes just a few weeks after the passing of her colleague, Murphy Afolabi.
Check out how Murphy Afolabi was laid to rest at his residence in Lagos.
The sudden and tragic loss of Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi has deeply saddened numerous individuals as he embarked on his final journey. At the age of 49, on May 14, 2023, the actor met an untimely demise in a distressing accident. Reports indicate that he slipped on bathroom tiles, resulting in a fatal head injury.
Following this heartbreaking incident, the Nollywood community declared a day of mourning on Sunday, collectively grieving the loss of two actors. Many individuals expressed their sorrow by sharing solemn images on social media as a tribute to Murphy Afolabi.
The unexpected passing of actor Murphy Afolabi came as a shock to his fans and colleagues, especially considering he had recently celebrated his 49th birthday on May 5. According to reports from Seun Oloketuyi, his life was tragically cut short due to the bathroom tile accident.