Childbirth is often a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it ends in tragedy. This was the heartbreaking reality for five Nigerian actresses who tragically lost their lives during or shortly after giving birth. Here are their stories:
1.Olabisi Monsurat
Olabisi Monsurat, affectionately known as Bisket, was a Nollywood actress and television personality. She passed away less than two weeks after giving birth due to complications. The talented actress died on March 30th, 2019, at a Lagos clinic, leaving behind a newborn at the age of 47.
2.unke Abisogun AlHassan
Funke Abisogun AlHassan, a Yoruba actress, died just days after delivering her child. Her death was announced on social media by her husband, Taofiq Alhassan, and her friend Tunde Olayusuf. She passed away due to complications from childbirth, leaving her family and the Nollywood community in deep mourning.
3.Bisi Komolafe
Bisi Komolafe was a well-known Nigerian actress, starring in popular films like Igboro Ti Daru and Bolode O’ku. She passed away on December 31, 2012, from pregnancy-related complications at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. Her death shocked the media and led to widespread speculation until the medical report confirmed the cause. She was buried on January 4, 2013, in Ibadan.
4.Modupe Oyekunle
Modupe Oyekunle, a fast-rising Yoruba actress, died on April 4th, 2017, while giving birth to her third child in Abeokuta. Although her baby girl survived, Modupe tragically did not. She is survived by her husband and three children.
5.Moji Olaiya
Moji Olaiya was a beloved Nollywood actress known for her roles in Yoruba films. At 42, she gave birth to a baby girl in March but died two months later in a Canadian hospital due to childbirth-related complications. Her death was a significant loss to the Nollywood industry.
These actresses left behind a legacy in Nigerian cinema, but their untimely deaths during childbirth highlight the dangers that can accompany this otherwise joyful event.
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