9 Nigerian Celebrities Who Died in 2019 {With Photos As Their Souls Continue To Rest In Peace}

Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabor

The 51-year-old movie director died on duty while filming in Jos, the capital of Plateau on April 19.

He was an AMAA nominee and will be remembered for some of his works that include ‘New Jerusalem,’ ‘My Mother’s Heart,’ ‘5 Apostles,’ ‘Darkest Knight,’ and ‘One Good Turn.’

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The cause of death was not disclosed but reports said he died of suspected heart attack.

Prince Dammy Eke

Prince Dammy Eke slumped and died on April 28 in Port Harcourt. He was 41.

Eke was known for his prominent roles in movies that promote cultural values from the eastern part of the country.

The actor died in Osogbo on June 13 after a brief illness.

The late actor, who celebrated his 50th year on stage on April 26, 2015 at the Blue Roof, LTV 8, Agindigbi, Ikeja, Lagos, had some movies to his name which include ‘Kakaki ‘Leku’, ‘Ikilo Agba’, and ‘Inubibi’, released in 2008, 2008 and 2007 respectively.

He began acting in Primary 5 and two of his children, Kazeem Iyanda Olabankewin and Jamiu Olabankewin, are also theatre arts practitioners. He was 70.