Though painful most times but death, irrespective of how or when it comes, is inevitable. And so the just ended year 2024, like every other year, witnessed deaths of many Nigerian celebrities.
Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, had a fair share of these celebrity deaths. Notable deaths were recorded in the year.
These are the people who, in their own different ways, contributed to the various sectors of the society.
In this special report, we honor the memories and sympathize with the family of the popular celebrities we lost in 2024. Read on......
One of the biggest notable deaths of Nigerian celebrities in 2024 was that of the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade 11. Balogun reigned as Olubadan between 1st March 2022 and 14 March 2024 when he joined his ancestors at 87. He was an astute scholar and a politician. He was also a former senator who represented Oyo South in the upper legislative chamber of the country.
OTUNBA ABIMBOLA DAVIES
The death of Otunba Abimbola Mosobalaje Davies hit the Ibadan social and business circles like a thunder in April 2024. Davies passed away at the age of 67. He was a politician and a golfer, a prominent member of the Ibadan Golf Club in his lifetime. He was also the Akinrogun of Ibadanland. Davies, born on September 29, 1957, in Ibadan into the family of Adebiyi of Itutaba, Ibadan, was known to be a poet and author. He was a chieftain of the defunct Association for Better Nigeria (ABN).
PROF. DAVID OYEWUSI
The entire College of Medicine, University of Ibadan was thrown into a deep mourning on Tuesday, 13 February 2824 when the death news of Prof. David Dada Oyewusi Oyetola got to the public. The erudite professor died at the of 79. He definitely lived an impactful life that won't be forgotten forever. He was a great teacher and mentor to many.
JONAH OGUNNIYI OTUNLA
Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla OFR was the former Accountant General of the Federation. He also served as board member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Otunla died on Monday, 17 June, 2004. He was 69. He's a native of Irawo, a town near Iseyin in Oyo State.
OBA LATEEF ADEBIMPE
Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, passed away on Wednesday, 24 July, 2024. He was a member of the Olubadan-in-Council and one of Ibadan high chiefs who were promoted to the status of Oba. He died at the age of 85.
ISAAC OMODEWU
The shocking death of Barr. Isaac Omodewu occurred on the 18th August, 2024. He passed away in the United States of America. He was 61. Omodewu, until his death, was the Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Otu-born lawyer-turned politician was also the former Commissioner for Land, Housing and Survey.
BARRISTER ADEKUNLE ISHOLA
Kunle Ishola, son of the former Governor of Oyo State, late Chief Kolapo Ishola, died on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024. He was a former Commissioner under the administration of late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala.
HON. OLAIDE AKINREMI
Honourable (Prince) Olalde Akinremi, also known as Jagaban, passed away on Wednesday, 10 July, 2024, after a brief illness. Akinremi, who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died at 51. He was Chairman of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions.
OLAJIDE ADESINA
Mr. Olajide Adesina, a seasoned Chartered Accountant, died in March 2024. Olajide whose father, Justice Oyeyode Adesina, was a retired Judge of the Oyo State High Court died at 58. His death came as a rude shock to many. Little wonder that one of his closest friends, Olayinka Agboola, the Chief Operating Officer at Parrot Xtra Media Network, Publishers/Producers of Parrot Xtra Magazine. pomparat.com and Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm, penned an emotional tribute in his honor.
ADEOLA ADEDOYIN ADEYEMO
Her death has left many of her family and friends devastated. In fact, many are still in shock ever since the news of her death broke in September 16, 2024. Adeola was a businesswoman and socialite who shuttled between United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria. She died at 56. She passed away in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK after a brief illness.
PA DEJI ADEREMI
His death was one of those that shook the Nollywood industry to Its foundation in 2024. The veteran actor, Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, diend at 73. He passed away on Thursday, January, 2024. Though he's from Ede in Osun State but used to Ibadan. Having served as a Grade 11 officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport in Ibadan from 1970 and 1977. Before he fully ventured into theatre in 1988.
SISI QUADRI
The death of Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Qadri, was another major death of Nigerian film industry.The popular comic Yoruba actor died on lst March, 2024. He died at the age of 45. Sisi Quadri hit the limelight in 2004 as result of his role in a Yoruba film 'Seniyan Seranko'.
WALE LABIYI
Mr. Wale Labiyi, the second son of the founding Principal of Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan, Chief Ayo Labiyi, died in February, 2024. His death came while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (APCON) game that featured Nigeria and Ivory Coast with members of his family at his Abuja residence. May his soul rest in peace.
BOBO B
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly Known as Bobo B, died in October 2024. Olabiyi until his death was the National General Secretary of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). He had previously served as the Governor of the Association in Oyo State.
ARABA MUYIWA LANIYAN
Mr. Muyiwa Laniyan, popular businessman and socialite, passed away on Monday, 9 December, 2024. He died at the age of 62. Araba, as he was fondly called by friends and associates, was the past Captain of Tiger Golf Club, Ibadan.
SHEIKH MUYIDEEN AJANI BELLO
Many thought it was one of the normal social media rumors when the news broke on December 6, 2024 that the erudite Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello was dead. The news later turned out to be real as it was confirmed that Bello, indeed, died at 84. Sheikh Muyideen Bello, bom in 1948 in Ibadan, was widely known to be very firm and frank in his sermons and Islamic teachings.
SHEIKH ABDULFATAI ALAGA
Another celebrity whose death also shook the Islamic community in badan in 2024 was Sheikh Abdulfatal Muhali Alaga. Alaga, who until his death the Grand Mufti of Ibadanland died on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024, He was aged 80.
ALHAJI AKIN-TOKUNBO OLAJIDE
Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokanbo Olajide passed away on Friday, 12th April, 2024. Olajide, the father of the honorable member representing Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, a.k.a Odidi Omo, was a community leader and a bridge builder. He was an Ibadan man to the core.
Credit: City People
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