About Iyabo Oko
Lived 1960 – 2023 (aged 62–63). Iyabo Oko was a Nigerian film actor.
Sidikat Odunkanwi (; 15 November 1960 – 28 June 2023), professionally known as Iyabo Oko , was a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and career Odunkanwi was born on 15 November 1960, in Iwo, Osun State. 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. In 2015, she was diagnosed of Ischemic stroke which made her take a break from acting.
In 2016, she was honoured with the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contribution to the growth of the Yoruba Movie Industry.
Personal life and death In 2022, her daughter announced she was dead but later confirmed that she was still alive.
Oko died on 28 June 2023, at the age of 62.
Filmography Oko Ayitale (2013) Idunnu Okan (2006) Mayowa (1999) as Mama Okobo Dimeji (2008) Ile Alayo
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Who was Iyabo Oko?
Nigerian film actress (born 1960)
When was Iyabo Oko born?
Iyabo Oko was born in 1960.
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Iyabo Oko died in 2023.
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Iyabo Oko was a film actor.
What nationality was Iyabo Oko?
Iyabo Oko was Nigerian.
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