Mohbad Joins Dagrin, Other Top Nigerian Artiste Who Died In Their 20s 

Over the years, some popular NigerIn artistes such as Mohbad have lost their lives in what can be de described as untimely deaths. 

They lose their lives at young ages and at the peak of their careers.

This article lists some Nigerian artistes who died young over the years.

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MOHBAD

Nigerian singer Ireoluwa Oladimeji, popularly known as Mohbad died yesterday, September 12th at age 27.

The singer’s death was confirmed by music promoter Ovie on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter).

YBNL music executive and singer, Olamide, also confirmed Mohbad’s death via his Twitter handle. “Damn ! Mohbad,” he wrote.

The cause of death was alleged to be a ear infection.

Mohbad’s death is coming a few months after he terminated his contract with Marlian Music in October 2022, alleging assault and failure to pay royalties among others.

DAGRIN

Fast-rising Nigerian indigenous rapper, Oladapo Olaonipekun, popularly called Dagrin died on April 22, 2010.

The talented rapper who was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry had died after he rammed his newly acquired Nissan Maxima into a stationary truck at night in front of the Alakara Police Station in Mushin, Lagos.

Despite been taken to two hospitals for treatment, the superstar died after eight days in a coma following the car crash.

He was 25.

His death remains one of the biggest tragedies in the Nigerian music industry as his death shocked Nigerians and his fans alike.

GOLDIE

Nigerian singer, Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, better known as Goldie had a budding career and had established herself as one of the buzzing female musicians in Nigeria before she died.

The singer died as a result of complications emerging from a lung failure. She died on February 14, 2013, 8 months before her 30th.

RICO SWAVEY

Big Brother Naija former season 3 housemate and fast-raising singer, 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

A private service was held at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu Square, on Thursday before his burial at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, Lagos.

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