Iyabo Oko

Sidikat OdunkanwiListen (born November 1960), professionally known as Iyabo OkoListen, is a Nigerian film actress.

Iyabo Oko
Born
Sidikat Odunkanwi[1]

November 1960 (age 62)
Iwo, Osun State
Citizenship Nigeria
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1973-2015

Early life and career

Odunkanwi was born in Iwo, Osun State.[2] 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.[3][4] In 2015, she was diagnosed of Ischemic stroke which made her take a break from acting.[5][6]

In 2016, she was honored with the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contribution to the growth of the Yoruba Movie Industry.[7]

Filmography
  • Oko
  • Ayitale
  • Idunnu Okan
  • Mayowa
  • Okobo Dimeji

Personal life

In 2022, her daughter announced she was dead but later confirmed that she is still alive.[8][9][10]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category work Result Ref
2014 Yoruba Movies Academy Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Ile Alayo Nominated [11][12]

References
  1. Ataro, Ufuoma (6 January 2022). "Veteran Yoruba actress, Iyabo Oko, 'resurrects' after initially reported dead". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  2. "Yoruba actress Sidikat Odukanmi family say she never die - BBC News Pidgin". BBC News Pidgin. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.>
  3. "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation Newspaper. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. Okonofua, Odion (6 January 2022). "Actress Iyabo Oko comes back to life 3 hours after being declared dead". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  5. "Iyabo Oko's health critical, needs financial help – Daughter". Punch Newspapers. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  6. "Stop the rumours, I'm not dead – Veteran actress, Iyabo Oko". Punch Newspapers. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  7. Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  8. "The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update". 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  9. "I am not dead - Ailing actress Iyabo Oko speaks out - P.M. News". Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  10. Oloruni, Sola (11 January 2022). "Dayo Kujore reportedly dies 3 weeks after marrying US lover, video emerges on IG". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  11. "Fathia Balogun, Odunlade Adekola shine @ Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Vanguard News. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  12. Orenuga, Adenike (31 March 2014). "Yoruba Movie Awards: Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, others win [See full list of winners]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 7 August 2022.


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