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10 Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths That Rocked Showbiz In 2022
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10 Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths That Rocked Showbiz In 2022
A number of well-known celebrities passed away in 2022, leaving the entertainment business in mourning and fans in disbelief.
The entertainment business had multiple deaths, including those of actors, singers, and reality TV stars, which devastated the grieving families and fans.
Here are 10 famous demises that shocked the entertainment industry in 2022, listed in no particular order:
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Rico Swavey (29years old)
Big Brother Naija former season 3 housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey was involved in a car crash which led to him being placed on life support. He died two days after the accident on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
A night of tribute and candlelight walk will take place at Retro Citi, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, October 19, 22.
The Methodist Church of the Trinity in Tinubu Square hosted a private service on Thursday before his interment at the Ebony Vaults in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Ada Ameh (48years Old)
Ada Ameh, a veteran of Nollywood, passed away on July 17, 2022 at the NNPC hospital in Warri, Delta State.
The cast and crew of the well-known TV show, “The Johnsons,” organized a “Night of Tributes” celebration in her honor as the show’s leading lady on Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Freedom Park in Lagos.
On Friday, August 26, 2022, she was laid to rest at her father’s yard in their village of Otukpo, Benue State.
Sammie Okposo (51years old)
Sammie Okposo, a well-known gospel performer, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 25, 2022.
He was honored on Tuesday, December 13, in Lagos State, and on Wednesday, a service of songs was organized in his honor.
On Friday, December 16, Okposo was laid to rest in a private cemetery in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Osinachi Nwachikwu (42years old)
Osinachi Nwachukwu, a gospel artist, passed dead on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 42, following many days in an unnamed Abuja hospital.
Nwachukwu collaborated with Prospa Ochimana, another artist, to create the song “Ekwueme,” which propelled both of them to fame in 2017.
The Federal Government filed 23 charges against Peter Nwachukwu, her husband, accusing him of culpable homicide after hearing accusations that domestic abuse contributed to her death.
Tafa Oloyede (69years old)
John Adewuni, a prominent Yoruba actor known as Tafa Oloyede, passed away on February 1 at the age of 69 at his home in Osogbo.
A concert in memory of the late Adewunmi was held on February 10 by the Osun chapter of the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria.
On Friday, February 11, the deceased actor’s body was interred at his hometown of Ede, Osun.
Sola Onayiga (63years old)
Sola Awojobi Onayiga, a seasoned actress in Nollywood, passed away on July 18.
The actress with the gap in her teeth gained fame for her role as Ireti in the now-defunct family drama Fuji House of Commotion.
Fans of the drama series and co-stars Ngozi Nwosu and Jude Orhorha expressed their sorrow over the loss of Onayiga.
Lari Williams (81years old)
Lari Williams, the first National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, passed away on February 27, 2022, at the age of 81.
On Friday, April 15, 2022, the AGN and the local Artistes Village community commemorated the multifaceted artist’s life and times.
He was buried on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in his hometown, Yala Nkum, in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
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Biyi Bandele (54years old)
On Sunday, August 17, 2022, Biyi Bandele, a Nigerian author, dramatist, director of Half of a Yellow Sun, and co-director of the Nigerian television series Blood Sisters, passed away.
He was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, September 23, 2022.
Family and close friends of the late filmmaker attended the low-key ceremony.