- Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first face to appear on African television, has sadly passed away at the age of 88 in Ibadan, Oyo state capital
- Banji Sokoya, announced her demise via a statement released to the press on Thursday, February 27, for the family
- Agbaje-Williams made history on October 31, 1959, as the first person to appear on Western Nigerian Television, Africas first television station, now known as the Nigerian Television Authority
Anike Agbaje-Williams passes away at 88Broadcasting icon Anike Agbaje-Williams has been reported dead.
Photo credit: Anike Agbaje-WilliamsSource: UGCFamily releases statement as Anike Agbaje-Williams diesHer death is a moment of great sadness for the entire family, and her loss would be greatly felt by all those who knew her, the statement reads.The family profoundly mourns the passing of a great icon and a much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.The family understands that her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country and also abroad by many people. They would be comforted and reassured by the knowledge that she lived a glorious, remarkable, and impactful life.
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