A popular Yoruba movie actor, Gbenga Akintunde aka Burger, died in January after reportedly complaining of malaria.
The death, which was a rude shock, was announced by his colleague, Kunle Afod, on his Instagram handle.
Yoruba Actor, Gbenga ‘Burger’ Akintunde
His was the second record of death in the Nigerian entertainment industry in 2019.
Nollywood actor, I show Larry
The actor and movie producer popularly known as ‘I show Larry’ Olanrewaju died on January 22.
The 38-year-old actor died after a brief illness.
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Ishow Larry who started off as a make-up artist in the industry later became an actor, before going on to produce his own movies including Ole, Agbara, and others.
Yoruba actress, Funmilayo ‘Ijewuru’ Ogunsola
The seasoned Yoruba actress was famously known as Mama Ijewuru and loved for her deaf-like display in movies.
She died of a suspected heart attack on February 4, at her Ibadan residence. She was 58.
She was also the fourth wife of the late veteran Yoruba actor, Ishola Ogunsola, a.k.a. I Show Pepper.
Her husband was one of the founding members of the Association of National Theater Arts Practitioners.
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