Certain Nigerian celebrities lost their fathers not long after they became celebrities and it has been a bad loss to them.

Here is a list of Nigerian celebrities who lost their dad’s after they became popular.

1. Chidinma

Petite singer Chidinma Ekile lost her dad, James Ekile after a brief illness on December 9, 2014 after she came to spot light from the project fame competition she won.

2. Yemi Alade

The Johnny crooner Yemi Alade lost her father January 16, 2015 after she also became popular.

3. Dr Sid

On February 19, 2013 Nigeria musician Dr Sid lost his father Chief Justus Esiri, a veteran actor to the cold hands of death.

4. Kiss Daniel

The “Woju” singer Kiss Daniel lost his dad May 9, 2015 which was just few days to his 21st birthday.

5. Olamide

Nigerian rapper, Olamide lost his father to the cold hands of death on November 26, 2015. Although the cause of death remains unknown, the ‘Eyan Mayweather’ rapper just made the announcement on his Instagram page last year.