Veteran Broadcaster Sadiq Daba Is Dead

The death of veteran broadcaster and actor, Sadiq Daba, has been announced. He died on Wednesday.

The Lagos Network Centre of the Nigerian Television Authority tweeted on its Twitter handle that Daba died after battling leukaemia and cancer for years.

It tweeted, “Sad News,Veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor Sadiq Daba is dead. He died this evening after a long and excruciating battle with leukemia and prostate cancer. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Perfect Peace”.

His death has also been confirmed by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan with whom he worked recently on the 2020 motion picture, Citation. According to Afolayan, the ace broadcaster died on the evening of Wednesday, March 3rd.

Afolayan said he spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passing to him.

Many Nigerians including billionaire Femi Otedola donated money for his treatment abroad and gave out-pouring support on social media.

The deceased had an illustrious career in the movie and broadcasting landscape with strings of awards and recognition.