Iyabo Oko
Iyabo Oko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sidikat Odunkanwi[1] November 1960 (age 64) |
| Citizenship |  Nigeria |
| Occupation | Film actress |
Sidikat Odunkanwi (born November 1960), professionally known as Iyabo Oko, is a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and career
Odunkanwi was born in Iwo, Osun State.[2] In 1973, she started her acting career as a teenager under Eda Onileola Theatre Troupe before she later got popular for her character role in the movie titled Oko; produced by Oga Bello.[3][4] In 2015, she was diagnosed of Ischemic stroke which made her take a break from acting.[5][6]
In 2016, she was honored with the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contribution to the growth of the Yoruba Movie Industry.[7]
Filmography
- Oko
- Ayitale
- Idunnu Okan
- Mayowa
- Okobo Dimeji
Personal life
In 2022, her daughter announced she was dead but later confirmed that she is still alive.[8][9][10]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movies Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ile Alayo | Nominated | [11][12] |
References
- ^ Ataro, Ufuoma (6 January 2022). "Veteran Yoruba actress, Iyabo Oko, 'resurrects' after initially reported dead". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Yoruba actress Sidikat Odukanmi family say she never die - BBC News Pidgin". BBC News Pidgin. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.>
- ^ "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation Newspaper. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (6 January 2022). "Actress Iyabo Oko comes back to life 3 hours after being declared dead". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Iyabo Oko's health critical, needs financial help – Daughter". Punch Newspapers. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Stop the rumours, I'm not dead – Veteran actress, Iyabo Oko". Punch Newspapers. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update". 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "I am not dead - Ailing actress Iyabo Oko speaks out - P.M. News". Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Oloruni, Sola (11 January 2022). "Dayo Kujore reportedly dies 3 weeks after marrying US lover, video emerges on IG". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Fathia Balogun, Odunlade Adekola shine @ Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Vanguard News. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (31 March 2014). "Yoruba Movie Awards: Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, others win [See full list of winners]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
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