The entertainment industry in Nigeria was hit terribly in the year 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic which shook the world earlier in the year.
2. Marlian leader, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley was also arrested and arraigned by the Lagos government for violating COVID-19 restriction orders. Hushpuppi, known for his flamboyant lifestyle on Instagram was charged for hacking into the United States unemployed database and defrauding the US of over $100 million accrued for native Americans.
5. Music Producer, Clarence Peter was arrested in June after the death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak. Kodak reportedly died from electrocution while charging her phone at Clearance Peters house in Omole. 8. Omah Lay and Tems were arrested in November which got Nigerians attacking the Ugandan government. The fast rising music stars were arrested for flouting COVID-19 rules in Uganda and remanded in prison.
1. Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as Majek Fashek died on June 2 2020. The legendary singer who started his music career in the 80s and was popular for the 1988 album ‘Prisoner of Conscience’, which included the multiple award-winning single “Send Down the Rain’ died at the age of 57.2. Kayode Odumosu: The Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as Pa Kasumu died on March 1st 2020. Pa Kasamu who was born on March 16, 1953, died at the age of 67 after a brief illness.
Obileye, who was known for his role in the movie ‘Hostages, reportedly died after battling an undisclosed ailment.