Iyabo Oko
Iyabo Oko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sidikat Odunkanwi[1] 15 November 1960 |
| 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
[edit]Odunkanwi was born on 15 November 1960,[2] in Iwo, Osun State.[3] In 1973, she started her acting career as a teenager under Eda Onileola Theatre Troupe before she later got popular for her character role in the movie titled Oko; produced by Oga Bello.[4][5] In 2015, she was diagnosed of Ischemic stroke which made her take a break from acting.[6][7]
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Oko
- Ayitale (2013)
- Idunnu Okan (2006)
- Mayowa (1999) as Mama
- Okobo Dimeji (2008)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movies Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ile Alayo | Nominated | [13][14] |
References
[edit]- ^ Ataro, Ufuoma (6 January 2022). "Veteran Yoruba actress, Iyabo Oko, 'resurrects' after initially reported dead". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "JUST-IN: Veteran Actress, Iyabo Oko, Dies at 62". 29 June 2023.
- ^ "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
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