5 entertainers whose death shook the country in July

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This year 2021 has been a sad year for some people especially those in the entertainment industry.

Some notable celebrities were recorded to have passed away in the month of July having left their mark in the world.

With some sending shock ways to the family and friends.

Below are some entertainers who died in the July as compiled by legit.ng.

1. Sound Sultan

The whole of Nigeria was thrown into mourning following the death of the legendary singer at 44.

Sound Sultan died on the morning of Sunday, July 11. He was said to have had a battle with angioimmunoblastic t-cell lymphoma.

2. Zainab Booth

Popular Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu announced the death of the industry's veteran. She reportedly passed away on July 3 after a brief illness.

3. John Lee

The comic actor who had recovered from a stroke fell sick again and unfortunately, didn't make it. A colleague announced the sad news on July 11.

4. Felix Odey

The sad news of the death of veteran highlife musician, Felix Odey, aka Feladey was announced on Thursday, July 29.

He would be remembered for his outstanding contributions and works in the music industry of which is the popular and original signature song of NTA 2 Channel 5.

5. Rachel Oniga

Nollywood recorded another tragedy on July 30 after the sad news of Rachel Oniga's passing hit the internet.

Her family who confirmed the news stated that the actress died after a battle with a heart-related illness.