So, we have put together a list of notable people which include actors, musicians, comedians and fashion icons that we had to say goodbye to this year.
Actor: Gbenga ‘Burger’ Akintunde, 47

Yoruba Actor, Gbenga ‘Burger’ Akintunde
“You called yesterday to confirm if I would still be
holding my New Year party today and I was called this afternoon that you are no more, Burger. Heard you went to the hospital to complain about malaria this afternoon and few hours later, you are in the mortuary; this is so sad,” popular filmmaker, Kunle Afod, who announced his death wrote on his Instagram page.
Akintunde was popular for his role in the movie, ‘July 7’. Actor: Adewale Olanrewaju, 36

Nollywood actor, Ishow Larry
The actor and movie producer popularly known as ‘I show Larry’ Olanrewaju died on Monday, January 21. The 38-year-old actor died after a brief illness.
Ishow Larry who started off as a make-up artist in the industry later became an actor, before going on to produce his own movies including Ole, Agbara, and others.
Actress: Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola, 58
Yoruba actress, Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola
Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola, died of a suspected heart attack on Monday, February 4, at her Ibadan residence. She was 58.
Model: Yemi Fawaz, 64

Nigeria’s first model, Yemi Fawaz
The 64-year-old was the first Nigerian supermodel. She left Nigeria in 1997 and returned in 2016.
Fawaz who became a model in the late 70s established a modeling school and also contributed to the fashion industry in Nigeria. She was born in Nigeria to a Lebanese father and a Nigerian mother, with over 30 years of successful career as a fashion and photographic model, beauty promoter/consultant, fashion designer, trade show organizer, chef and a restaurateur.
Media mogul: Benson Akindeju, 59

Late Asiwaju Benson Akindeju
Akindeju ran a media and production company, AK Media, which produced popular programmes that include Face2fFace, Family Ties, Nowhere to be Found, Liberty Villa and Oyinmomo, on DSTV.
He was survived by wife and children.
Actress: Abe Ishola Monsurat Olabisi, 39

Yoruba actress, Abe Ishola Monsurat Olabisi
The late actress and producer was the CEO of Bisket Movie Concept and a member of the Lagos Island branch of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN. She was 39.
Actor: Alfred Rotimi Popoola, 51

Late Alfred Rotimi Popoola
The 51-year-old actor’s death was confirmed by the Abeokuta chapter of Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN. Until his death, Popoola had featured in several Nollywood movies including ‘Aiye Foreign,’ and ‘Ropo Ijogbon.’
Actor: Tony Anyasodor, 51

Veteran actor, Tony Anyasodor
Anyasodor was an indigene of Emii town in Imo State and a member of Imo State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Filmmaker: Paul Emema, 52

Film-maker, Paul Emema
Emema, a scriptwriter, director, and producer, came to limelight after the production of the hit soap opera, ‘Behind the Clouds,’ for the Nigerian Television Authority. He later went ahead to produce ‘Supple Blues,’ which was well received by the television audience. Emema’s biggest movie production was the biopic on Reverend Father Tansi, which featured Jude Orhorha and Francis Onwochei.
Actor/Comedian: LinChung Duke Oliver, 45

Actor and comedian, LinChung Duke Oliver
The ‘Do Good’ actor died of a car crash on his way to Lagos from his mom’s burial on April 2. He was 45.
Duke Oliver is widely referred to as LinChung and Sylvanus for his role in Basorge Tariah Jnr produced series, ‘Do Good’ and once worked at Star FM on a radio programme alongside a few other comedians.
Director: Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabor, 51

Late Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabor
The cause of death was not disclosed but reports said he died of a suspected heart attack.
Actor: Prince Dammy Eke, 41

Late Prince Dammy Eke
Actor: Fasasi Olabankewin “Dagunro”, 70

Yoruba actor, Fasasi Olabankewin “Dagunro”
The late actor, who celebrated his 50th year on stage on April 26, 2015 at the Blue Roof, LTV 8, Agindigbi, Ikeja, Lagos, had some movies to his name which include ‘Kakaki ‘Leku’, ‘Ikilo Agba’, and ‘Inubibi’, released in 2008, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
He began acting in Primary 5 and two of his children, Kazeem Iyanda Olabankewin and Jamiu Olabankewin, are also theatre arts practitioners. He was 70.
Actor: Eddie Ugboma, 78

Late veteran actor, Eddie Ugboma
He produced a number of movies that blazed the trail and fired the imagination of those who would later become the top producers in today’s Nollywood. He was described as a worthy pioneer of today’s flourishing Nollywood industry.
Prior to his death, the filmmaker held the record of the only African to have shot 13 films on celluloid. His filmography includes films like The Rise and Fall of Oyenusi, The Boy is Good and Mr President among others.
Director: Henry Okoro, 36

Nollywood producer, Henry Okoro
Actor: Adio Majester, 50

Late Adio Majester
Rapper: Andrew ‘B-Elect’ Bright Erighono

B-Elect, member of now-defunct ‘Da Thoroughbreds’
In 2004, the rapper became popular as a member of the Hip-Hop supergroup, Da Thoroughbreds with the 5-track EP, ‘Streethop’ alongside IllBliss, Obiwon, MGB, Chief Rocka and Elajoe.
Born in the late 70’s in Sapele, Delta State, Andrew Bright Erighono grew up in Jos, Nigeria. In 2009, he told Guardian Life Magazine that he had been into Hip-Hop dating back to 1984. Andrew was due to run the Naira P Show on Metro 97.7 FM every Saturday at 9 pm before his death.
Rapper: King Ziggy

Fast-rising rapper, Ziggy
The young Nigerian rapper identified as Ziggy was said to have died on
Sunday, June 16, after he fell off a 4-storey building in his Paradise
estate residence in Lekki area of Lagos State. He was immediately rushed
to the hospital where he died
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