Cancer has claimed the lives of several notable figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry over the years, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. Many actors and musicians publicly shared their battles with the disease while others kept their health struggles private until their passing.
One of the most recent losses is Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose family confirmed that he d in May 2026 following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. The news shocked fans across the country and reignited conversations about cancer awareness and regular medical checkups.
Veteran actor Tom Njemanze reportedly d in July 2025 after battling prostate cancer. Before his death the actor had appealed publicly for financial assistance for urgent medical treatment.
Actress Ify Onwuemene d in 2021 after a long battle with stage four endometrial cancer. She reportedly underwent multiple chemotherapy sessions and surgery during her treatment.
Popular Nollywood actress Aishat Abimbola also known as Omoge Campus d in Canada in 2018 following a battle with breast cancer.
Veteran actress Doris Chima reportedly passed away in 2021 due to complications linked to breast cancer after previously losing one of her breasts to the disease.
Actor Karibi Fubara d in 2021 from kidney cancer after earlier undergoing surgery to remove a large tumour.
Legendary reggae singer Majek Fashek d in 2020 after battling esophageal cancer while music icon Sonny Okosun passed away from colon cancer in 2008.
Gospel singer Aduke Gold reportedly d in 2024 after battling cervical cancer.
Veteran musician Sound Sultan d in 2021 after suffering from a rare blood cancer known as Angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma.
The deaths of these entertainers have continued to raise awareness about cancer prevention early diagnosis and access to quality healthcare in Nigeria.
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