Obituaries

Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta, famous for playing the role of Natty in ‘New Masquerade’, the popular Nigerian sitcom, has died. He died at the age of 79. According to his family, the popular...

The announcement by Dr Bonnie Burke, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Toronto East Office, that an inquest will be held into the death of Victor Ogundipe has taken another...

Doski Azad, a 23-year-old transgender woman, has been killed by her brother in an ‘honor killing’ for allegedly bringing shame to their family. According to the police, the incident occurred...

Famous American actress, Regina King is saddened by the loss of her son, Ian Alexander Jr. after he committed suicide at the age of 26. While talking to People Magazine, King said: "Our family...

Coen,15; Riley, 12 and Alex Bagan-Overholt, 9 were the brothers that died in a recent house fire in Brampton. The identities of the siblings were confirmed through a statement issued...

A five-year-old Kano State girl, Hanifa Abubakar, has been killed by her abductors despite collecting ransom.The deceased’s uncle, Suraj Suleiman, confirmed the killing and recovery of her remains at a...

André Leon Talley, who became the first African American creative director of the magazine in 1988 has died. According to TMZ, he died at the age of 73 at White...

Former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has died. He died at the age of 71 in Ogbomoso. Alao-Akala served as Oyo State governor between 2007 and 2011.  Also, he served as the...

Chief Ernest Shonekan who was installed by former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida in 1993 as head of an Interim National Government has died. He died at the...

Sidney Poitier, who made history by becoming the first black man to win the best actor in Oscar, has died. He died at the age of 94. His death was...