In April, the Nigerian movie industry was thrown into a state of mourning after the announcement of the death of popular actor, Rasheed Abu. In 1969, he featured in the popular play titled, Omo Ekere, Sango: The Legendary African King, and Jesu Mushin. The veteran actor was a household name in the Yoruba speaking sector of the Nigerian film industry. Renowned actor, Kayode Odumosu, fondly referred to as Pa Kasumu by his fans and lovers, died on March 1, 2020, after a long battle with various illnesses. The actor who was known for his role in action movies was popular in the 90s and was famous for his role in films like A Night To Remember, Blind Love, Sweet Love, etc. It was reported that the actor died after suffering cardiac arrest in his hotel room in Umuahia while attending a summit. Veteran Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas, died on February 19, 2020. The actor was popular for movies like Ogborielemosho, Bashorun Gaa, Odun Baku. The thespian died on January 13, 2020, at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, after battling an undisclosed illness for six months.
This iconic actor was popular in the Yoruba speaking sector of the Nigeria film industry. As the year is gradually coming to an end, The PUNCH highlights 20 stars that died in the year 2020. Despite the glitz and glamour associated with the entertainment industry, stars in the Nigerian film industry were not left out in the plight. The year 2020 has been a stormy one in all sectors of the country.
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