Popular Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko has been reported dead. Her death was announced by actress Foluke Daramola-Salako.

She wrote on her Instagram page: “and finally we lost her.. rip Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best”

The veteran actress died Wednesday evening.

Also Sidikat’s daughter Bisi Aisha, a female soldier, confirmed her death.

She said: “May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy”

Before her death, the 61-year-old actress battled with ill-health which led to her taking a long break from the movie scene.

She was born on the 15th of November 1960 in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State.

Sidikat had stage names such as “Iyabo Oko” “Apoti Aje” Sisi Mama”.

Last year, one of her daughters, Olamide, revealed that her mother was diagnosed with ischaemic stroke about five years ago but had hidden her health issues from the public.

Yoruba Nollywood stars including Foluke Daramola, Iyabo Ojo, Bolaji Amusan, Mercy Aigbe and Biodun Okeowo, others assisted financially in the past.

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