The Nigerian music scene is in mourning following the loss of one of its rising talents, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.
The 28-year-old artist passed away on Tuesday after a battle with an undisclosed ailment.
A close friend shared the sad news, revealing, “I had been in touch with him. I learned he had been ill, but I did not know it was so serious.
“I reached out to him on Tuesday, but he did not pick up my calls. That was when I suspected that something had happened. It is very sad news, but he is dead.”
Also, his associate Abdul Rasheed posted a disturbing video via Instagram on Tuesday night, showing the rapper looking lifeless after collapsing.
In the video, voices could be heard calling out the rapper’s name. One of the voices could be heard saying, “Dips, Dips, wetin be this abeg.”(sic). They tried waking up the music artiste but their efforts proved fruitless at the time.
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Moreso, his management announced the passing of the 28-year-old singer via his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon. The statement announcing the demise of the rapper hints that he has been battling with an unstated ailment for the past two years.
The management wrote: “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka OLADIPS passed away on Tuesday. November 14th at exactly 10:14 pm. We are still in shock as we speak!
“For over 2 years he has kept his battles within himself, his body is now with his family and funeral services will be announced as soon as it is concluded! The family asked that we respect their privacy in this trying time. May God give us all the fortitude to bear this great loss. (amen)