Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn-Grema

After a rather brief illness, the 70-year-old Emir of Tikau in Yobe, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn-Grema died in Potiskum, Yobe. Ibn-Grema, whose palace is located in Nangere Local Government Area, was the paramount ruler of the Karekare people. He was installed as Emir on July 25, 2001, and spent 23 years on the throne before his demise.

Mr. Ibu

Comic actor, John Okafor, affectionately called Mr. Ibu, was a household name in Nollywood comedy. Known for his comedic genius, he died on March 2, 2024, at 62. Despite battling illness in the months leading to his death, Mr. Ibu left behind a legacy of laughter and unforgettable comedic roles to last a lifetime.

 Amaechi Muonagor

Known for his comical roles in Nollywood, Amaechi Muonagor brought joy and laughter to Nigerian screens. At 62, after battling kidney disease for some months, the Nigerian actor, director, and filmmaker who made significant contributions to the Nollywood film industry answered the call of his maker. With a career spanning over three decades, Muonagor appeared in numerous flicks and worked with some of the biggest names in Nollywood. Some of his most notable films included: ‘Aki na Ukwa,’ ‘Living in Bondage,’ ‘Taboo,’ ‘Blood Money,’ and ‘Small Rats,’ among others. Muonagor’s dedication to his craft and impact on the Nigerian film industry will continue inspiring new generations of actors and filmmakers.

 Sisi Quadri

The sudden demise of one the most creative actors in Nollywood,Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri occurred on Friday, March 1st 2024- making it one of the most discussed on social media. Sisi Quadri was a talent incompareable to his peers in Nollywood, dead or alive. His art was unique beyond apprenticeship. He was born with the talent of weaving words to abuse and amuse. His unique style of acting and gesticulation endeared myriad with his explosive salvo and vituperation. He mastered the art distinctively and was so perfect in his output.

He carved a niche for himself as an encyclopedia of demeaning and embarrassing adjectives. Highly respected among peers and contemporaries, an actor who had scripts in his head with endearing gestures. Unarguably, Sisi Quadri was one of the comic actors who would extricate boredom and depression in a single scene. He always put his best in movies and made the audience wonder where his heaps of abusive words were coming from. With a career spanning decades, he captivated audiences with his flawless performances in numerous Yoruba films, carving a niche for himself as one of the most distinguished actors in the industry. He died when the world began to experience the full experience of his glory.

Charles Olumo Agbako

Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, fondly called Charles Olumo or Agbako, died at 101. As one of Nollywood’s oldest actors known for incantations and proverbial phrases, his legacy spans decades, and his comedic roles brought laughter to generations. Charles Olumo, the brilliant and impressively talented actor, has been in the Nigerian movie industry for over 60 years and has made an impact.

Chief Adedeji Aderemi

Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Baba Olofa Ina, was a veteran Yoruba filmmaker and actor who lit up the Yoruba theatre industry for decades. At 73, his impactful journey ended, leaving a void in the hearts of his fans and colleagues Baba Olofa Ina’s legacy in Nigerian cinema remains unshaken.