Veteran Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Oko dies

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June 29, 2023

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi professionally known as Iyabo Oko, has reportedly passed on at the age of 61.

Her daughter, Bisi Aisha, made the announcement on Facebook today, saying that the actress died on Wednesday evening.

“May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy”, she wrote.

Her colleague, Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako also confirmed her death.

On her Instagram page, Daramola-Salako wrote: “and finally we lost her.. rip Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best”

Before her demise, the 61-year-old actress battled with ill-health which caused her to take a long break from the movie scene.

She was born on the 15th of November 1960 in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State.

Sidikat had stage names such as “Iyabo Oko” “Apoti Aje” Sisi Mama”.

Last year, one of her daughters, Olamide, disclosed that her mother was diagnosed with ischaemic stroke about five years ago but kept her health issues away from the public.

Yoruba Nollywood stars including Foluke Daramola, Iyabo Ojo, Bolaji Amusan, Mercy Aigbe and Biodun Okeowo, others assisted financially in the past.

Tiwa Savage: “Usher is so lovely”

Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.

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5 days ago

June 20, 2025

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Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has disclosed that American R&B star, Usher Raymond is a lovely personality.

Savage recently made this known during a chat with Rebecca Judd on Apple Music 1 during an intimate and entertaining session.

The self-acclaimed Africa’s number one bad girl reflected on her journey as one of Africa’s most influential music exports while opening up on being brought out by Usher as a surprise guest during his sold-out O2 Arena shows in London.

The ‘Somebody’s Son’ singer said, “That was the second time, the first was at Global Citizen in Ghana,” she shared.

“This one was extra special. I was so nervous, but Usher is just so lovely and professional.

”Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.

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R. Kelly serving 30 years prison sentence for sex trafficking

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5 days ago

June 20, 2025

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American singer R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year jail sentence in North Carolina for sex trafficking and racketeering.

According to report, Kelly, 58, was recently rushed to the hospital from prison after what his lawyer described as a near-deadly overdose.

His legal team has now filed an emergency request asking the court to release him temporarily from custody, saying his life is in danger.

Kelly, collapsed in his solitary confinement cell on June 13, just three days after being isolated.

His lawyer, Beau Brindley, claimed that the singer was given a dangerously high dose of medication on June 12, while still in solitary confinement.

The next day, he reportedly fainted and was taken to Duke University Hospital, where doctors said the medication could have killed him.

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Multichoice: BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Starts June 23

The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.

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5 days ago

June 20, 2025

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The organiser of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, Multichoice, has announced June 23, 2025, for the premiere of the season 9 edition reunion show titled ‘No Loose Guard’.

According to Multichoice, the reunion will bring new energy, drama, and excitement, as the 2024 housemates return with heightened emotions.

“Old beef, new energy, new drama. Your favourites are coming in hot. #BBNaijaReunion starts on June 23 at 10:00 p.m. Set your alarms,” the organiser said.

The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.