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What happened to Sola Onayiga Tributes pour in as Fuji House of Commotion star passes away

Nollywood actress Sola Onayiga recently passed away (Image via TusleemOfficial/Twitter) Famous Nollywood actress Sola Onayiga passed away on July 18 and the cause of her death has yet to be revealed. She gained recognition for her performance as Ireti in the , Fuji House of Commotion. The news was announced by well-known movie critic Husseini Shaibu on Twitter, which reads: “Just learnt that the accomplished Stage and Screen Actress and Fellow of Theatre Arts Auntie Sola Awojobi Onayiga passed on today. Auntie Sola is best known for living delightfully the role of Ireti aka Cooking practicals in the defunct TV sitcom ‘CHECKMATE!’ Journey well, Ma!” Just learnt that the accomplished Stage and Screen Actress and Fellow of Theatre Arts Auntie Sola Awojobi Onayiga passed on today.

Auntie Sola is best known for living delightfully the role of Ireti aka Cooking practicals in the defunct TV sitcom 'CHECKMATE'!

Journey well Ma!Just learnt that the accomplished Stage and Screen Actress and Fellow of Theatre Arts Auntie Sola Awojobi Onayiga passed on today.Auntie Sola is best known for living delightfully the role of Ireti aka Cooking practicals in the defunct TV sitcom 'CHECKMATE'! Journey well Ma!

Sola Onayiga s cause of death and career explored

Though Onayiga's cause of death hasn't yet been revealed, according to a few reports, she was admitted to the ICU of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. However, the reasons behind Onayiga’s remains unknown and further details are still awaited. The actress struggled with sickle cell anemia all her life. Her family members are yet to issue an official statement on the same and it remains to be seen if she has suffered from any other health issues in the past.

Sola Onayiga s career

Sola Onayiga has appeared in various movies and TV series (Image via gbengaajiboy/Twitter) Sola Onayiga was chosen by the Social Democratic Party in 2015 to represent the Ikorodu Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. She finished her secondary education and joined the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). In an interview, she said: “I was employed as an interviewer; that is, I interviewed those who went around the country to sample opinions about the suitability of Abuja as the Federal Capital Territory. This was around 1976 and 1977. I was posted to Dodan Barracks to interview the soldiers.” She enrolled at the National Institute of Internal Auditors and left it to pursue theater studies at the University of Ife (OAU). She made her as a novice, performing in Fred Agbeyegbe’s The King Must Dance Naked, which was her first professional gig. She was paid a professional fee for appearing as one of the lead characters, Queen Odosun. Her fans started calling her Queen Osun after this. She also appeared in Checkmate alongside a few more Nollywood films. Meanwhile, it was her appearance on Fuji House of Commotion that made her familiar among the public. The sitcom was produced and directed by Amaka Igwe and was a spin-off of the soap opera, Checkmate. The basic premise of Fuji House of Commotion focuses on the life of a rich man married to four women and has to look after four kids.

Netizens pay tribute on Twitter

Sola Onayiga became a famous name in all these years as a talented actress. was flooded with tributes when people heard about her demise. Some said that they were heartbroken to hear of the news of the actress' death. RIP Sola Onayiga, The Ireti of Fuji House, RIP Sola Onayiga, The Ireti of Fuji House, As a 90's baby, seeing the death of Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga hits a different way and I don't like it. As a 90's baby, seeing the death of Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga hits a different way and I don't like it. I didn’t expect waking up to the news of the death of Sola Onayiga (Ireti of Fuji House of Commotion) and Ada Ameh (Mrs Emu Johnson of The Johnsons).

Their death hits me in the chest because these are 2 actresses who made me love the popular TV shows they appeared in.

Death!I didn’t expect waking up to the news of the death of Sola Onayiga (Ireti of Fuji House of Commotion) and Ada Ameh (Mrs Emu Johnson of The Johnsons).Their death hits me in the chest because these are 2 actresses who made me love the popular TV shows they appeared in. Death! Rest in Peace Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga.
What a Monday! ?Rest in Peace Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga. What a Monday! ? Fans also spoke about the death of another Nollywood star, Ada Ameh, and paid tributes to both Onayiga and Ameh. Some fans said that because of the death of both the women, it was "quite a dark day for Nollywood." These women gave us unforgettable TV characters. Quite a dark day for Nollywood.

R.I.P. Sola Onayiga
R.I.P. Ada Ameh

We honour & thank you for the memories. These women gave us unforgettable TV characters. Quite a dark day for Nollywood. R.I.P. Sola Onayiga R.I.P. Ada Ameh We honour & thank you for the memories. God Rest Your Souls ... Sola Onayiga & Ada Ameh.

Enjoyed watching you both on screen. God Rest Your Souls ... Sola Onayiga & Ada Ameh.Enjoyed watching you both on screen. Everyday we face the same truth that our time here is short.

Be good. Be kind.
Create as much great memories as you can with your family & friends because nothing last.

Rest in Peace Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga.Everyday we face the same truth that our time here is short.Be good. Be kind. Create as much great memories as you can with your family & friends because nothing last.Rest in Peace Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga. And now, Ireti has gone to join them.

RIP Sola Onayiga. Be like Peace was Chief T.A Fuji’s wife. They must have dashed him Mama Moji. Ireti was miswaka. Caro was just for a while.

RIP Toun Oni.
RIP Buki Ajayi.
RIP Victor Eze.

RIP Amaka Igwe. Be like Peace was Chief T.A Fuji’s wife. They must have dashed him Mama Moji. Ireti was miswaka. Caro was just for a while.RIP Toun Oni.RIP Buki Ajayi.RIP Victor Eze.RIP Amaka Igwe. And now, Ireti has gone to join them.RIP Sola Onayiga. Another second death News today: Veteran Actress Sola Onayiga (Kitchen Practical) is dead.Another second death News today: Veteran Actress Sola Onayiga (Kitchen Practical) is dead. 'Kitchen Pratical'?
I chatted up my sis& informed her Ireti is gone oo. She was like, "who again?" Obviously, fed up with the trend of death news on a Monday morning.
RiP Sola Onayiga, Ireti from the popular Fuji house of Commotion tv show. Thanks for making us laugh so hard.'Kitchen Pratical'?I chatted up my sis& informed her Ireti is gone oo. She was like, "who again?" Obviously, fed up with the trend of death news on a Monday morning.RiP Sola Onayiga, Ireti from the popular Fuji house of Commotion tv show. Thanks for making us laugh so hard. Detailed information on Onayiga’s career, educational background, parents and date of birth are yet to be revealed. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found