Iyabo Oko, veteran actress dies at 61

Veteran Nigerian actress, Iyabo Oko whose real name is Sidikat Odukanwi has died.

According to reports gathered, Iyabo Oko died at the age of 61 on Wednesday, June 28 after suffering an undisclosed illness.

Though details of her death haven’t been made public, her daughter, Bisi Aisha, a female soldier confirmed the news of her death.

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“May ur soul Rest in Peace Mummy”she wrote.

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Odukanwi’s death is coming weeks after her junior colleague, Murphy Afolabi died in a controversial circumstance.