Veteran Yoruba Actress Iyabo Oko Laid to Rest in Osun State
- Veteran Nollywood actress Sidikat Odunkanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, has been laid to rest in her hometown
- The death of the indigenous movie star was confirmed by the daughter of the deceased, Bisi Aisha, a few weeks ago in June
- In the latest development, pictures from the actress' burial made their way to the internet on August 10
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Late veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, has finally been laid to rest.
The actor's death resulted from an unidentified illness on June 28. She was 61-year-old age.
Source: Instagram
Today, August 10, Iyabo Oko's remains were burried in Ife, Osun state.
The deceased daughter, Bisi Aisha, posted a notice of her mother's passing on Instagram.
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She had written:
"It is well with your soul, mummy. RIP."
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Iyabo Oko was born in Iwo, Osun, on November 15, 1960.
She began performing as a teenager in 1973 with the Eda Onileola Theatre Troupe before becoming well-known for her portrayal in the 'Oga Bello-produced film Oko.
She was given an ischemic stroke diagnosis in 2015, which forced her to take a vacation from performing.
She received the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016 in recognition of her contribution to the expansion of the Yoruba film industry.
See pictures from her burial
Iyabo Oko: "My mum isn't dead, please stop the rumours," daughter of ailing actress goes emotional in video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported when ailing Yoruba actress Iyabo Oko was first reported dead. However, her last-born daughter, Oduola Olamide, debunked the news disclosing that she was still alive though battling for her life.
Actress Foluke Daramola took to her page on Instagram to solicit financial aid on behalf of the veteran star, who has been sick for about five years.
Shortly after the post seeking financial support went live, Daramola returned with a video of the actress' daughter, who debunked rumours of her death.
Actress Rachel Oniga passes away at 64
Some months ago, Legit.ng reported that the news of Nollywood veteran, Rachel Oniga's death surfaced on the Nigerian internet space.
According to reports, the talented screen goddess passed away at the age of 64 on July 30, 2021, after a battle with a heart-related illness.
Born on May 23, 1957, Oniga who has a daughter, began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce.
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