Iyabo Oko
Iyabo Oko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sidikat Odunkanwi Western Region (now in Osun State ), Nigeria |
| Died | 28 June 2023 (aged 62) |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1973–2015 |
Sidikat Odunkanwi ((ⓘ); 15 November 1960 – 28 June 2023), professionally known as Iyabo Oko (ⓘ), was a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and career
Odunkanwi was born on 15 November 1960,
In 2016, she was honoured with the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contribution to the growth of the Yoruba Movie Industry.[8]
Personal life and death
In 2022, her daughter announced she was dead but later confirmed that she was still alive.[9][10][11]
Oko died on 28 June 2023, at the age of 62.[12]
Filmography
- Oko
- Ayitale
- Idunnu Okan
- Mayowa
- Okobo Dimeji
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movies Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ile Alayo | Nominated | [13][14] |
References
- ^ Ataro, Ufuoma (6 January 2022). "Veteran Yoruba actress, Iyabo Oko, 'resurrects' after initially reported dead". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ https://leadership.ng/just-in-veteran-actress-iyabo-oko-dies-at-62/
- ^ "Yoruba actress Sidikat Odukanmi family say she never die - BBC News Pidgin". BBC News Pidgin. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.>
- ^ "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation Newspaper. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (6 January 2022). "Actress Iyabo Oko comes back to life 3 hours after being declared dead". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Iyabo Oko's health critical, needs financial help – Daughter". Punch Newspapers. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Stop the rumours, I'm not dead – Veteran actress, Iyabo Oko". Punch Newspapers. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update". 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "I am not dead - Ailing actress Iyabo Oko speaks out - P.M. News". Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Oloruni, Sola (11 January 2022). "Dayo Kujore reportedly dies 3 weeks after marrying US lover, video emerges on IG". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Yoruba Nollywood actress, Iyabo Oko, dies at 62". Premium Times. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Fathia Balogun, Odunlade Adekola shine @ Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Vanguard News. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (31 March 2014). "Yoruba Movie Awards: Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, others win [See full list of winners]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
External links
- Iyabo Oko at IMDb
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