A wave of sorrow and disbelief swept through the Nigerian music industry and among fans as the news of the untimely demise of Oladipupo Olabode Oladimenji, widely known as Oladips, surfaced. According to an official statement shared on his Instagram page, the talented pop star breathed his last at precisely 10:14 pm on Tuesday night.
The tragic events unfolded as distressing videos emerged on social media, capturing the moment the ‘Lalakukulala’ crooner appeared to collapse, surrounded by worried friends. Prior to the circulation of the distressing footage, Oladips had taken to his Instagram stories to plead for assistance. In a heart-wrenching post, he specifically reached out to his friend, @onlyonelifetime, expressing his dismay over the unanswered phone calls and the discomfort of being alone given his current state of health.
It was revealed in the statement that Oladips had been battling his inner demons for over two years, a burden he silently carried without external support.
The news of his passing has left his family and loved ones grieving, with funeral arrangements expected to be communicated in due course.
