Nollywood actress, Iya Kike. Nollywood lost some of its brightest stars in 2017, with the Yoruba film industry losing three within 30 days. On a closer look, Nollywood lost some veterans because they were unable to raise funds to treat themselves. These stars may be no more but their legacies live on thanks to their numerous memorable movie roles and productions. Here, PREMIUM TIMES remembers 16 Nollywood acts lost to the cold arms of death in 2017. January 1 The Yoruba movie industry recorded its first death of 2017 on January 2 when Toyin Majekodunmi aka Iya Kike, died. She was the first Nigerian entertainer to pass on in 2017. Married to a fellow actor, Solomon Majekodunmi aka ‘Baba Kekere’ for 37 years, she was a delight on stage and in movies. She had three children – two daughters and a son. She also featured in numerous Yoruba movies and often starred alongside her husband. Prior to launching her movie career, she worked with the Lagos State Ministry o...
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