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Nollywood actor, Charles Granville is dead

Nollywood actor, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker, Charles Granville, has passed away. According to a statement by the family, the 'Tinsel' actor died "after a protracted illness on Thursday the 21st of September, 2023." The statement signed by a family member

Breaking: Former Education minister is dead

Prof. Fabian Osuji, the former Minister of Education, has died. He died on Wednesday morning, according to a family member who confirmed the news. He had returned from a vacation in the United States on Saturday and had been treated for undisclosed medical

Veteran Nollywood actor Ogunjimi is dead

One of Nollywood's veteran actors, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ogunjimi, has died. His passing was revealed by a colleague, Kunle Afod, in a post on his Instagram page. According to Afod, they tried their best but couldn't save Ogunjimi. He wrote: "

Two dead in Rivers tanker explosion

Two persons were confirmed dead when a tanker suspected to be carrying Liquefied Natural Gas exploded at the Obiri-Ikwerre flyover along the East-West on the outskirts of Port Harcourt in Rivers state. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 9:

Portable's former manager Stelliza reportedly dead

Olwatosin Adeseyan, known to many as Stelliza, a former manager of the controversial singer Portable, is dead. Reports indicate that Stelliza lost her life early this morning, April 19th, in a devastating car crash while returning from a nightclub. The heartbreaking

Grayson Murray dead after brief illness

US golfer, Grayson Murray has passed away at the age of 30, according to an announcement from the PGA Tour. Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday due to illness after completing 16 holes in his second

Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu is dead

Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu has died at the age 35. Actor Emeka Okoye, announced the sad news in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Expressing shock about Ugwu's sudden departure, Okoye shared her funeral details. Speaking about his fears, the actor described

Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo is dead

A prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. Adebanjo passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed

Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya

A Scottish businessman who disappeared in Kenya has been found dead. Campbell Scott, from Fife, was attending a conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi when he was last seen by colleagues on 16 February. The 58-year-old was a senior director at credit

American actor, Martin Mull is dead

Veteran American comic actor and musician, Martin Mull is dead. He was aged 80. Mull died at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday. His wife, Wendy Mull, who confirmed his death on Friday, stated that he died after a long illness. However, no cause was given

Nollywood actor, Tony Anyasador, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Tony Uzordinma Anyasodor is reportedly dead. According to report, the veteran Nollywood actor died this morning at an unnamed hospital in Imo State, after a long battle with an unnamed illness. Anyasodor is famous for his role in movies

Popular NURTW boss, Hambuger shot dead

A prominent member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Rasaq Bello, popularly called Hamburger in Lagos is dead. He was shot on Monday in the Shogunle area of Lagos during the local council primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC

Nollywood Director, Theodore Anyanji is Dead

Renowned Nollywood actor, director and producer, Theodore Anyanji, has died. The thespian passed on yesterday, at a prayer healing church in Festac, Lagos State. He had been battling heart and kidney problems. His body has since been taken to Umuaka, Imo State

Veteran actress, Ada Ameh is dead

Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh is dead after collapsing at an oil company toyshop where she suddenly collapsed. This comes barely a month after the actress spoke about a mental health challenge that she claimed was 'taking her life.' According to reports

Popular actor, Dejo Tunfulu is dead

Popular Nollywood actor, Dejo Tunfulu is dead. His death was confirmed by his friend and fellow actor, Kunle Afod. He, however, failed to reveal the cause of his death. Popular radio presenter, Adeyemi Olabode, also mourning his death wrote on his Facebook

Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie is dead

Popular Nollywood actor and television personality, Leo Mezie is dead. His death, which was confirmed on Saturday May 14, follows his long battle with kidney disease. Reports say he had a transplant last week which developed complications that resulted in

Veteran actor, Moses Ebere pronounced dead

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Moses Ebere, has been pronounced dead, the circumstances of his passing, however, remains unknown. The announcement was made on Facebook by a fellow colleague, Amayo Uzo Philips who confirmed Ebere's death to fans. Philips

New Masquerade actor, Natty is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known for his role 'Natty' in 'New Masquerade', is dead. Amuta died at the age of 79 in a hospital in Lagos after battling a protracted ailment. His first child, Chukwuma Amuta, confirming his death in a telephone