2015 Roundup: 5 people whose Death Shook Nigeria in 2015by bbndespo |
5 Notable Nigerians who Died in 2015
It should not be a joy to see prominent people die just because you want to write something that pulls readers to your blog. However, compiling such list is necessary not only for the purpose of flashback but also as a way of celebrating heroes among them.
One notable thing about this prominent people is that they did just one particular exceptional thing that makes them stand out. As you go through this list I have selectively compiled, you may want to look inward to find out what Nigeria would be remembering you for in years to come.
Note that the following list is not exhaustive. I’ve only gone ahead to select particular industry leaders/influencers who lost their lives.
5 Important Nigerians who Died in 2015
Muna Obiekwe
1. Muna Obiekwe ( Nollywood Actor)
Muna Obiekwe was a Nigerian actor. He was one of the most popular actors in Nigeria. On January 18, 2015, Obiekwe died from kidney disease.
Born: 1979
Died: January 18, 2015, Festac Town, Lagos
Buried: February 3, 2015
Movies: Eye of the Gods, Secret Code, Unstoppable, The Code 2, The Code
Muna Obiekwe was a Nigerian actor. He was one of the most popular actors in Nigeria. On January 18, 2015, Obiekwe died from kidney disease.
Born: 1979
Died: January 18, 2015, Festac Town, Lagos
Buried: February 3, 2015
Movies: Eye of the Gods, Secret Code, Unstoppable, The Code 2, The Code
2. Dan Maraya (Musician)
Dan Maraya Jos was a Nigerian Hausa Griot best known for playing the Kontigi. Dan Maraya Jos, whose name means “The Little Orphan of Jos”, was born in 1946 and Died Saturday, 20 June 2015 in B’ukur, near Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Born: 1946
Died: June 20, 2015, Bukuru
Dan Maraya Jos was a Nigerian Hausa Griot best known for playing the Kontigi. Dan Maraya Jos, whose name means “The Little Orphan of Jos”, was born in 1946 and Died Saturday, 20 June 2015 in B’ukur, near Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Born: 1946
Died: June 20, 2015, Bukuru
3. Oba Okunade Sijuwade (Traditional Ruler)
He became the fiftieth traditional ruler or Ooni of Ife in 1980. He was crowned on 6 December 1980 until he was reported dead on July 28, 2015 in a London hospital at the age of 85.
Born: January 1, 1930
Died: July 28, 2015, London, United Kingdom
Education: Northampton College
He became the fiftieth traditional ruler or Ooni of Ife in 1980. He was crowned on 6 December 1980 until he was reported dead on July 28, 2015 in a London hospital at the age of 85.
Born: January 1, 1930
Died: July 28, 2015, London, United Kingdom
Education: Northampton College
4. Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo (Obafemi Awolowo’s Wife)
Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, popularly known as HID, was born to a modest family in the small Ikenne community of Ogun State in Nigeria. She was married to politician Obafemi Awolowo from December 26, 1937 to his death in 1987. She was also the chairman of Nigeria’s foremost newspaper, Nigerian Tribune.
Born: 1915
Died: September 19, 2015, Ikenne
Books: A memoir of the jewel-
Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, popularly known as HID, was born to a modest family in the small Ikenne community of Ogun State in Nigeria. She was married to politician Obafemi Awolowo from December 26, 1937 to his death in 1987. She was also the chairman of Nigeria’s foremost newspaper, Nigerian Tribune.
Born: 1915
Died: September 19, 2015, Ikenne
Books: A memoir of the jewel-
5. Dedeoneday Onyehide (Comedian & Actor)
The Nollywood comedian and actor, who became known for his ‘Laugh With Me’ series, died from high blood pressure after performing at an event in Abia State.
Died: December 14, 2015
Movies: Keke Soldiers, Iron Pant, Corporate Beggars, My class mate, Professional beggars
The Nollywood comedian and actor, who became known for his ‘Laugh With Me’ series, died from high blood pressure after performing at an event in Abia State.
Died: December 14, 2015
Movies: Keke Soldiers, Iron Pant, Corporate Beggars, My class mate, Professional beggars
Other Nigerians who died in this fading year, 2015, are Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, Abubakar Audu, Adebowale Adefuye, Emir of Borgu, Senator Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Danbaba, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, Oronto Douglas, Tor Tiv, Alfred Akawe Torkula etc.
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