Following similarity in the death of budding rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, famously known as Oladips, and Mohbad, former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has opined that it is time for the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to approach a Health Insurance provider to offer their members affordable, accessible and quality healthcare with HMOs.
Recall the news of Oladips death was announced on Wednesday (today) although he died on Tuesday evening according to a statement by the deceased management.
The deceased management while announcing Oladips death hinted that he has been battling with an undisclosed ailment for the past two years.
It reads, “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, aka Oladips, passed away yesterday, Nov 14th, Tuesday evening, at precisely 10:14 pm. We are still in shock as we speak.
For over two 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.”
Recall Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mobhad died under similar controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023.
Reacting to Oladips death via his X account, Reno Omokri called on PMAN to advocate HMO for musicians.
Omokri’s tweet reads thus, “First MohBad, and now Oladips. The similarities in the manner of their passing are eerily unnerving. Sudden illness. Allegations of self-medication. Rushed to a hospital. And then death. This is one déjà vu too many.
“Perhaps it is time for the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria to approach a Health Insurance provider to offer their members affordable, accessible and quality healthcare with HMOs.
“And sensitisation and awareness need to be increased amongst the entourage of these artistes on what to do in an emergency. Knowledge saves lives. Their posse needs to possess information on the right way to apply first aid if they must be around them. Let’s think of solutions, not just blame.
“We do not need tributes for our artistes. We need long lives for them. It is a significant loss to Nigeria when young, talented entertainers, capable of rebranding our image internationally, meet untimely deaths.
“May God grant the family, survivors, and fans of Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji the fortitude to bear their loss”.
First MohBad, and now Oladips. The similarities in the manner of their passing are eerily unnerving. Sudden illness. Allegations of self-medication. Rushed to a hospital. And then death. This is one déjà vu too many.
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— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) November 15, 2023