First Half of 2024 in Nollywood; Actors and Actresses who died in 2024

Veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu died on Sunday June 16.

Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, aka Stanley Ontop announced this via his Instagram page, on Sunday.

The late actress began her career in 1990, appearing in numerous films such as ‘Spoiler,’ ‘Ukwa,’ ‘Sound of Love,’ ‘Holy Man,’ ‘Two Hearts,’ ‘Heart of Stone,’ and ‘Madam Koikoi,’ among others.

She was from Enugu. She was a graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State.

Here is the list of actors and actresses that have died in 2024.

Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73. According to reports, the thespian died of cancer in Lagos State.

Ethel Ekpe

Veteran actress, Ethel Ekpe, who adorned the Nigerian entertainment screen for years, died on Wednesday, February 7, in Lagos State.

Ekpe is well known for playing the role of ‘Segi’ on the Nigerian Television Authority sitcom, ‘Basi and Company’. She died after a long battle with cancer.

Sisi Quadri

Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri died on March 1. He was 44.

Oyebamiji celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023.

Mr. Ibu
A day after Sisi Quadri’s demise, the news of the passing of comedic actor, John Okafor, popular as Mr Ibu broke out.

Amaechi Muonagor
Three weeks after losing one of its comic actors to the pang of death, the Nigerian movie industry lost yet another veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, to the cold hands of death.

Aderounmu Adejumoke

Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, died on Sunday, March 7.

Junior Pope

Days after the death of Adejumoke, the news of the passing of Junior Pope Odonwodo popularly called, Jnr Pope, broke out.

The actor died on Wednesday, March 10, while filing in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Zulu Adigwu

Veteran actor Zulu Adigwu died on Tuesday, April 23.

His death was announced on Facebook by popular film producer and singer, Mike Nliam.

Ganiyu Oyeyemi
Veteran Yoruba actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ogunjimi passed away on April 26, 2024.

His death was made known by actor Kunle Afod in an Instagram post.

Sule Suebebe

Veteran Nollywood actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known by his stage name Sule Suebebe, passed away on June 12, 2024.

The news of Adewunmi’s death was announced by Pastor Ademola Amusan, widely known as Agbala Gabriel.