Mohbad, Rico Swavey, other top Nigerian artistes who died in their 20s

Death is inevitable, although one hopes to live a long time on earth. Sadly, some notable figures in the entertainment industry had their lives cut short in their prime, some by natural disasters and others by terminal illnesses.

Despite the fact that they passed away in their prime, the entertainment industry will always remember the part they played in its growth.

In this article, MyNigeria presents young Nigerian artistes whose passing rocked the entertainment world when they passed away just before their peak.

1. Dablixx

Oniyide Azeez, also known as Dablixx Osha, was a 26-year-old Nigerian trap rapper and songwriter born in Lagos State who passed away in November 2022 after having stomach pains.

The late 'No Feelings' singer rose to fame online after posting a series of Instagram freestyles in which he demonstrated his proficiency with the Yoruba language.

The MMG Records artist Dablixx passed away after releasing the song "Pray We Live Long," in which he claimed his mother dreamed he had passed away.



2. Mohbad

Ireoluwa Oladimeji, better known as Mohbad, was a prominent Nigerian musician who passed away on September 12th at the age of 27.

Music promoter Ovie announced the singer's passing on X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday.

Olamide, a musician and music executive for YBNL, also announced Mohbad's passing on his X account. He wrote: "Damn ! Mohbad."

An ear infection was cited as the death's suspected cause.

Mohbad passed away several months after terminating his agreement with Marlian Music in October 2022 due to allegations of abuse and failing to pay royalties.



3. Dagrin

Promising native rapper from Nigeria Oladapo Olaonipekun, well known as Dagrin passed away on April 22, 2010 at the age of 25.

In front of the Alakara Police Station in Mushin, Lagos, at night, the gifted rapper who was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment business was killed after he slammed his just purchased Nissan Maxima into a stationary vehicle.

Despite being transferred for treatment to two hospitals, the celebrity passed away after eight days in a coma as a result of the vehicle accident.

Given how both Nigerians and his fans were horrified by his passing, his death continues to rank as one of the biggest tragedies in the country's music industry.



4. Goldie

Before her passing, Goldie, a Nigerian singer who went by the stage name Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, had a promising career and had become one of the country's most popular female performers.

The singer's difficulties from lung failure led to her death. The day before she turned 30, on February 14, 2013, she passed away.



5. Zara Gretti

Zara, also known as Margret Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph, passed away at the age of 28. Zara, a singer, also lost her struggle with multiple sclerosis in her prime, like the others on the list.



6. Rico Swavey

Former Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate Patrick Fakoya, also known as Rico Swavey, a fast-rising artist, was involved in a car accident that resulted in the need to put him on life support.

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, two days after the incident, he passed away.

On Wednesday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 22, Retro Citi in Victoria Island, Lagos, hosted a night of remembrance and a candlelight walk for Rico.

Before his interment at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, Lagos, a private service was performed at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu Square, on Thursday.



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