By Timilehin Abidakun
Veteran Nollywood Actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi, popularly known as “Iyabo Oko” has died.
The death was confirmed by daughter of the deceased, Bisi Aisha.
She said that her mother died after battling an unknown ailment at the aged of 62.
Aisha, took to her instagram account to disclose the unfortunate incident with the display of her mother’s picture.
She wrote “It is well with your soul mummy. RIP.”
Iyabo Oko was born 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.