Anike Agbaje-Williams, First Person to Appear on African TV, Is Reported Dead
- Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first face to appear on African television, has sadly passed away at the age of 88 in Ibadan, Oyo state capital
- Banji Sokoya announced her demise via a statement released to the press on Thursday, February 27, for the family
- Agbaje-Williams made history on October 31, 1959, as the first person to appear on Western Nigerian Television, Africa’s first television station, now known as the Nigerian Television Authority
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Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first face to appear on African television, is reported dead.
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Agbaje-Williams, who reportedly died at age 88, was the first face on African television after she appeared on the Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) station on October 31, 1959.
The WNTV, now the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), was the first television station in Africa.
As reported by The Cable on Friday, February 28, she was also said to have been the first voice heard on Western Nigerian Broadcasting Service (WNBS), Africa’s first commercial radio station, earning the nickname “Double-First”.
Family releases statement as Anike Agbaje-Williams dies
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A statement signed by Banji Sokoya on Thursday, February 27, for the family, said Agbaje-Williams died in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, where she had lived most of her life.
“Her death is a moment of great sadness for the entire family, and her loss would be greatly felt by all those who knew her,” the statement reads.
“The family profoundly mourns the passing of a great icon and a much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
“The family understands that her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country and also abroad by many people. They would be comforted and reassured by the knowledge that she lived a glorious, remarkable, and impactful life.”
As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, the Agbaje-Williams family has requested privacy during this time and noted that funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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The president, however, offered prayers for the repose of Mustapha's soul, adding that her legacy lives on.
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