BREAKING: Nigerian rapper, Oladips is dead

Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, professionally known as OlaDips, has passed away.

This was revealed by his management through a statement on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the ‘Bounce’ crooner passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

The management described his death as a rude shock, saying that he had been battling in secrecy for the past two years.

The statement reads, “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka OLADIPS has passed away yesterday Nov 14th Tuesday evening,at exactly 10:14pm. 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 & 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).”

The unfortunate event occurred just two months after the death of another Nigerian rapper, Mohbad, who passed away at the age of 27.

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