10 Nollywood actors/actresses who died this year 2021 - Full List (Photos)
Nollywood has recorded about 11 deaths in 2021. They include: 1. Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi) Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi) Veteran Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu popularly called Orisabunmi, died on January 5, 2021. Her death, which threw the theatre industry into sadness, was confirmed by a family source. The veteran actress, who hailed from Olla in Kwara State, died at 60 in her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. Her death came four months after the demise of her ex-husband, Jimoh Aliu popularly called Aworo under whose tutelage she rose to prominence in the film industry. 2. Jim Lawson Maduike Jim Lawson Maduike Veteran actor, Jim Lawson Maduike died on January 9, 2021. The Imo-born thespian gave up the ghost after complaining of severe body pains. He joined the film industry in 2004 where he starred in several films. 3. David Mela David Mela David Mela was a fast-rising actor. He died from an undisclosed ailment on January 11, 2021. The young actor was said to be passing t...