Veteran Nollywood Actress Iyabo Oko Reportedly Passes On (Watch Video)
Sad news has been reported regarding the death of seasoned Nollywood actress Sidikat Odunkanwi, better known by her stage as Iyabo Oko.
The news was reported on Facebook today by her daughter Bisi Aisha, who said the actor passed away on Wednesday night.
The 62-year-old actress took a significant sabbatical from performing to focus on her health because she had been struggling with health concerns.
In 2022, her daughter revealed that she was diagnosed with ischaemic stroke five years ago but chose to keep her health challenges private.
Unfortunately, Sidikat who was known by her stage names “Iyabo Oko,” “Apoti Aje,” and “Sisi Mama” has succumbed to the illness.
May her soul rest in peace!
This comes only a few weeks after the tragic demise of popular Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, on Sunday, May 14, a few days after his 49th birthday,
Veteran Nollywood Actress Iyabo Oko Reportedly Passes On
The thespian was laid to rest amid tears at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday evening, May 15.
His body was retrieved from the Isolo mortuary, where it had been deposited, and taken to Ikorodu, where it was interred according to Islamic rites.
His funeral was well attended by his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. See photos from the funeral here