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Looking back on 2022: The celebrity deaths that rocked the entertainment industry

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The entertainment industry lost some of its brightest stars in 2022.

The death of gospel musician Sammie Okposo is the latest.

In 2022, an industry that produced great icons has been hit by the death of a young and dynamic entertainer who demonstrated extraordinary talent.

Some veterans have lost their lives due to unexpected circumstances or chronic illness.

As 2022 draws to a close, the DAILY POST brings you the top eight (in no particular order):

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On July 17, 2022, Ada Ameh, 48, passed away in the Warri Delta.

The actress, who battled depression, was visiting a family in the state when she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead.

Born on May 15, 1974, Ameh has worked in the Nigerian film industry for over twenty years. After the death of her daughter and some family members, she suffered from depression.

She is best known for her roles as Anita in the 1996 film Domitilla and Emu Johnson in the award-winning Nigerian TV series The Johnsons.

Sammie Okposo

Sammie Okposo, a popular gospel singer, passed away on November 25, 2022. The ‘wellu wellu singer is said to have fallen asleep at his residence in Lagos state. The 51-year-old, who apologized for the affair months before his death, was buried in a private cemetery in Ikoyi, Lagos state.

Osinachi Nwachukwu

The death of Osinachi Nwachukwu shocked the world after it was reported that the “Ekwueme singer” died of domestic violence. Osinachi’s tragic death came after she was allegedly beaten by her husband.

Osinachi’s husband allegedly beat her and kicked her in the chest, sending her to hospital. There were also allegations that Onishinachi died of throat cancer, but this was debunked by her family. The matter is now in court and the husband is on trial.

The mother of three was buried on June 25, 2022, while her husband remains in custody.

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Veteran actor Leonard Onyemachi passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 after a battle with kidney disease.

The actor, who shot to fame after his performance in the Nollywood blockbuster “Labista,” underwent a kidney transplant four years ago but died of the disease in 2022.

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Evangelist Chinedu Nwadike passed away on March 27, 2022 after battling an unknown illness.

He is best known for the hits “Marry Me” and “Nemesis”.

Roman Amuta

Renowned Nollywood actor Romanus Amuta passed away on February 10, 2022. The veteran died after a long illness.

He is best known for his role as Natty on the sitcom The New Masquerade.

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On April 29, 2022, fast-rising Nollywood actress Chinedu Bernard collapsed to her death while cleaning the St. Leo Cathedral in Enugu state.

It is not yet known what caused her death.

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Famed former “Big Brother Naia” star Patrick Fakoya died on October 13 after a horrific car accident. Rico’s death came as a shock to his fans, as he was known for being peaceful.

The 29-year-old was laid unconscious for two days and was buried in an ebony grave in Ikoyi, Lagos state.



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