December 03, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian music industry has had its fair share of rumours and speculations surrounding the fake deaths of some artistes. While it is crucial to approach such claims with scepticism, a few cases have managed to capture the attention of fans and the media alike. One notable incident is the alleged death of popular Nigerian singer, Abbey Elias, aka Skiibbi Mayana, on August 14, 2015.
Elias was declared dead by his former manager and music executive, Soso Soberekon. However, less than 24 hours later, his former record label, Five Star Music, refuted the news, asserting that their artist was, in fact, in good health. Skiibii initially attributed his blackout to a medical issue, he later disclosed that the promotional stunt was orchestrated by his manager.
Also, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Nigerians were shocked to hear that a fledgling rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, a.k.a Oladips, had passed away. Two days later, as tributes poured in for the struggling rapper, his colleague and close associate, Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilare, popularly known as Qdot, debunked the rumour, claiming that the rapper was indeed alive. A week after his death, a supposed proof of life video of Oladips surfaced, showing him and his mum vibing to one of his singles off his newly released album.
