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Nollywood Actors, Actresses That Have Passed Away In 2024
The Nigerian Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning on a number of occasions this year due to the deaths of some of its actors and actresses.
Most recently, Nollywood lost Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu and Junior Pope Odonwodo popularly called, Jnr Pope, to the cold hands of death.
Below is a list of popular Nollywood stars who have died in the year 2024.
Amaechi Muonagor
Amaechi Muonagor
Muonagor is a veteran comic actor in the Nollywood industry who died on Sunday, March 24, after battling kidney disease for a long time.
Shortly before his death, he appeared in a viral video in which he solicited financial assistance from Nigerians to enable him to travel abroad for a kidney transplant.
Olofa Ina
Olofa Ina
Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73.
The actor was said to died of cancer in Lagos State.
Sisi Quadri
Sisi Quadri
The sudden and shocking death of Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri happened on March 1, at the age of 44.
Oyebamiji celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023.
Ethel Ekpe
Ethel Ekpe
Veteran actress, Ethel Ekpe, who adorned the Nigerian entertainment screen for years, died on Wednesday, February 7, in Lagos State.
Ekpe is well known for playing the role of ‘Segi’ on the Nigerian Television Authority sitcom, ‘Basi and Company’. She died after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Ibu
Mr Ibu
Popular comic actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr. Ibu, died at the age of 62. Before his death, he had been hospitalized for several days and had one of his legs amputated as part of the treatment for his ailment.
Aderounmu Adejumoke
Aderounmu Adejumoke
Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderonmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’s Diary, died on Sunday, March 7.
Naija Latest Gist learnt that a family member of the actress shared the news of Aderonmu’s death on social media.
Aderounmu started her professional acting career in the movie “Arugba,” produced by Tunde Kelani in 2008, starring alongside Bukky Wright, Bukola Awoyemi, and Segun Adefila.
Junior Pope
Junior Pope
Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly called, Jnr Pope, lost his life on Wednesday, 10th April during a boat trip to a film location in Asaba, Delta State.
The boat was said to have capsized, and he alongside two other yet-to-be-identified actors got drowned.
His body was recovered and rushed to the hospital, with the hopes that he was still alive, but his death was later confirmed at the hospital.
Legendary Nigerian singer Terry G, has asserted that it is disrespectful to compare colleague, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable with him.
Portable is known to be thestreet boy hence many have likened him to the ‘Akpako Mast
er’ due to his style and the choice of songs he does.
However, in a post via X on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Terry G issued a stern warning against comparing him with Portable, claiming that people still listen to his songs after 10 years.
He wrote: “Comparing me to Portable is disrespectful because I have music people listen to 10 years later.”
After issuing the warning on his page, a fan commented under the post explaining that many call Portable street boy because of the level of his craziness. Terry G replied the fan, “He no craze pass me”.
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Portable shows off new look after being released from prison, apologizes to Saheed Osupa (Video)
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has taken the internet by storm following his new look, making the rounds on social media.
Portable who was released yesterday following Saheed Osupa’s defamation suit shared a video on his Instagram story showing a noticeably different appearance.
It appeared that the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner had shaved his hair off, sparking widespread reactions online.
Recall that Portable was charged with intellectual property infringement and defamation by Saheed Osupa’s management. The legal action, which stemmed from alleged rights violations and public misconduct, led to his arrest by the Kwara State Police Command on Sunday, April 13th.
However, he was released on Tuesday, April 15th after Osupa paused legal actions against Portable to the surprise of many.
Apologising for his actions, he wrote, “Alhamdulilahi for everything Big Thanks to all my lovers. ZAZUU am sorry for everything. If i do you bad ninu Ogun ni ogo wa. To those people outside there wey dey pray for me beg for me una too no go fall 00o. Only God I never see ogo ni mi God sent God love me I love you all ZAZUU Ono ope mi Opor OPF OPOR FAR Sope Por.”
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The video triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts via the comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
modupeomoalare said, “Is the haircut part of his bail condition?😂.”
official_austin001 said, “Speed Darlington came out from detention, looking so fresh, matured and handsome. Potable came out looking so calm, handsome and responsible. Indeed prison and detention facilities are correctional centers 😂😂😂.”
djruffcoi said, “Everyday u dey apologize.. try avoid wahala bro.”
arhonj said, “Omo this guy fine o.”
ekis_homewares said, “Who beg for you? Me am not among of them o😂😂😂.”
gloss_glory said, “He looks better now 😂.”
cometh_quinci2 said, “When you finally see person when crase pass you 😂😂you go humble by yourself 😂take am play first.”
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“Is he a twin?” – Viral video of socialite Sam Larry and his alleged identical brother spark reactions online (Watch)
Controversial Nigerian socialite, Sam Larry, is in the news again following a new video of him and his alleged identical brother that surfaced online.
Sam Larry has been in the bad book of so many Nigerians and also has been cancelled alongside his friend Naira Marley following their alleged involvement in the death of late singer Mohabd.
Sam Larry was further taggged by many as the one that k!lled Mohbad following some clips that resurfaced after his death where he was seen seriously bulling the late singer.
However, in a new video that surfaced online, Sam Larry has once again gets many people talking online following a video showcasing him and his alleged identical brother.
In the video, Sam Larry and the guy looks so much alike when it comes to facially, body size, movement, skin tone among others, this development shocked many as they never see it coming. Some also refers to them as twins.
Watch the video below;
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See reactions trailing the above video of Sam Larry and his alleged identical brother below;
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