The Nigerian entertainment industry is not only characterized by a great number of achievements but also by a great number of losses.

The death of these Nigerian celebrities shook the entertainment industry to its core at the time each of their demise occurred. They are however remembered for the legacies they left behind.

Gistb.com.ng presents you a list of Nigerian celebrities that have died in the year 2017.

1. Toyin Majekodunmi

Toyin also called Iya Kike, whose husband is also an actor was the first death incident that was recorded this year in the industry. Before she launched into her movie career, she worked with the Lagos State Ministry of Information for many years. . she died on 2nd of January 2017 at age 61.

2. Prince James Uche

Veteran actor, Prince James Uche was said to have died after a protracted battle with diabetes and kidney ailment. He had been ill for eight years kidney transplant and eye surgery high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney failure
He gave up the ghost two days after he was supposed to travel to India for surgery.

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