In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian pop star Oladipupo Olabode Oladimenji, widely known as Oladips, has tragically passed away. The news was officially announced through a statement posted on his Instagram page, revealing that he breathed his last at exactly 10:14 pm on Tuesday night.
The announcement followed the circulation of videos on social media depicting the Lalakukulala crooner appearing to have collapsed, surrounded by concerned friends. Prior to the emergence of these distressing visuals, Oladips had taken to his Instagram stories to urgently seek help.
In the post, he mentioned a friend, @onlyonelifetime, expressing concern about being left alone in the house given his condition. The rapper revealed attempts to reach out to the friend had been unsuccessful. The statement further disclosed that Oladips had been grappling with internal struggles for over two years, keeping his battles private.
As the news of Oladips’ sudden demise reverberates, fans and the music community are left in shock and mourning. The statement conveyed that Oladips’ body is now with his family, and funeral plans will be announced in due course. The untimely loss of the talented artist has left a void in the Nigerian music scene, and tributes are pouring in from fans and colleagues.