In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Russia and Azerbaijan, July 5-July 11
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In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Russia and Azerbaijan, July 5-July 11
Kenyan actor Olwenya Maina; South African rapper Tumi Tladi; Mohammad Barkindo of Nigeria, former OPEC Sec'y General; four Russian men in the same district, and a cab driver in Volgograd; & more
KENYA
Ruto mourns Nairobi Half Life star Olwenya Maina
July 5, 2022
Deputy President William Ruto has mourned celebrated actor Maina Olwenya who passed away Monday night after collapsing. In his message of condolence, the DP remembered Olwenya as a brilliant actor who has exited the stage far too soon.
Olwenya, who played Oti in the 2012 Nairobi Half Life film, was pronounced dead at a Nairobi hospital where he was rushed after collapsing. The cause of death remains unknown but the family, which has called for calm and privacy at this time, will relay more information when ready. Meanwhile, investigations into Olwenya's sudden death have commenced. Olwenya also worked as a voice-over artist in various adverts.
No age reported.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-07-05-ruto-mourns-nairobi-half-life-star-olwenya-maina/
RIP: Teaching Fraternity Thrown Into Mourning After Losing Renowned High School Teacher
July 6, 2022
Family, friends, and the entire teaching fraternity are thrown into mourning following the sudden death of their loved ones. The late Madam Theresa Wanjiku Wakaba was an experienced teacher at Nanyuki high school. Sources indicated that until her demise, she was hailing from Othaya. The late Madam Wanjiku used to live a healthy lifestyle until her demise occurred in the hospital where she was receiving treatment. She passed away after a short illness, her body was taken to the morgue for an autopsy to reveal the cause of her death. She was a humble, social, charismatic, and hardworking woman. She also had a good vision for her students and society by imparting knowledge and skills.
No age reported.
https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/education/157c92ac430482323111aeb5967cbe25
NIGERIA
OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo dies at 63
July 6, 2022
Abuja — The secretary general of oil producers group OPEC, Mohammad Barkindo, has died, the boss of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) announced on Wednesday.
Barkindo, 63, a veteran of the oil industry, was due to step down at the end of this month after six years in the top job at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
"We lost our esteemed Dr Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo," NNPC CEO Mele Kyari wrote on Twitter, adding that he died late on Tuesday. […]
"This tragedy is a shock to the OPEC Family. We express our sorrow and deep gratitude for the over 40 years of selfless service that Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo gave to OPEC. His dedication and leadership will inspire OPEC for many years to come," the OPEC Secretariat said in a Tweet.
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/07/06/energy/barkindo-opec-secretary-general-death/index.html
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese in Nigeria Dies at 66 after Short Illness
July 8, 2022
The first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Nigeria has passed on at the age of 66.
Bishop George Jonathan Dodo died on Friday, July 8 following “a brief illness,” the Vice Chancellor of Zaria Diocese has announced a statement shared with ACI Africa.
SOUTH AFRICA
SA hip-hop star Tumi Tladi dies
July 11, 2022
South African rapper Tumi Tladi has died.
The family confirmed the rappers passing, saying the hip-hop star died on Sunday morning.
"The family of South African hip hop artist Itumeleng George Tladi today confirmed with profound sadness and loss, his untimely passing," read a press release on Monday
"Known by his stage name Tumi Tladi, he was deeply loved by his family, friends and the entertainment industry as a whole. He leaves behind his parents, five siblings, his niece and nephews."
It remains unclear what killed the hip-hop star, but seemingly a few hours before his death, Tladi had taken to Twitter to send out a few cryptic Tweets.
Tumi Tladi was “vaccinated,” as he posted on Dec. 13, 2021::
Nkosi Ndevu dies suddenly in hospital
July 7, 2022
Shock rippled through the traditional leadership and provincial government at the death of Nkosi Xolile Gcinibandla Ndevu, the newly elected Amathole Local House of Traditional Leaders and acting head of the Elliotdale-based Imiganu Traditional Council.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2022-07-07-nkosi-ndevu-dies-suddenly-in-hospital/
RUSSIA
Four local men “died suddenly” over four days in the same district:
Men are dying out in the Sheksninsky district
July 5, 2022
The sad statistics of high male mortality in the area was given by the newspaper Zvezda. In just four days of July, four local residents passed away. The day before, at 16:40, a resident of Sheksna saw that a man was sitting on Shlyuzovaya Street with no signs of life. The police, who arrived at the scene of the tragedy, found that the deceased was 57 years old, there were no signs of violent death. An autopsy will reveal the reason for his death.
https://vologda-poisk.ru/news/obschestvo/v-sheksninskom-rayone-vymirayut-muzhchiny
Press secretary of the Zhadovsky monastery, Dmitry Gurin, died
July 10, 2022
Wife Tatyana is now in shock. However, like everyone who knew Dima. Kind and sympathetic person, responsible and professional journalist . He worked in the Barysh diocese for many years and always talked about the news of the Ulyanovsk region in an interesting, high-quality and efficient manner. Filmed and edited videos. Often they appeared on our website and Ulpravda TV. The fact that a 42-year-old man suddenly died is unbelievable. I don't want to believe...
Tatyana told ulpravda.ru that on July 6, Dmitry was hospitalized. Today, July 10, he died in intensive care. According to Dima's wife, his kidneys failed.
https://ulpravda.ru/rubrics/soc/skonchalsia-presssekretar-zhadovskogo-monastyria-dmitrii-gurin
In Volgograd, a taxi driver died in the presence of a passenger
July 8, 2022
In the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, a 51-year-old man died inside a Ford Focus car. As it became known to the news agency "Height 102", the incident happened in front of another client. "A pre-investigation check has been organized," Daria Buyanova, an official representative of the SU TFR in the Volgograd region, told the news agency. "A body with no signs of violent death." It is known that the incident occurred at the house number 34 on the street Machtozavodskaya. The man became ill with his heart. The deceased worked in a taxi "Vezet".
https://v102.ru/news/108886.html?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop
A big loss for the whole team”: Taras Topolya announced the death of a close friend
July 7, 2022
The leader of the Antibody group, Taras Topolya, who defends the country in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, announced the death of a close friend. The musician, sound producer, sound engineer Dmitry Khomulko suddenly passed away.
“Today there should have been a publication of a different content. But Bob, our Bobchik, sound producer and mastering master, died. Suddenly lost consciousness and all. In all the songs of "Antibodies", since 2015, there is a particle of Bobchik. He sounds in every note. He stays with us in these songs. Sleep tight, Bro,” Taras Topolya said on Instagram.
On the official page of the Antibody group on Instagram, it is said that Dmitry suddenly became ill, he lost consciousness and died. The reason is not yet known.
No age reported.
AZERBAIJAN
Anver Chingizoglu passed away
July 10, 2022
Yenicag.az reports that he died at the age of 60.
It should be noted that A. Chingizoglu, a member of the Azerbaijan Journalists' Union, was born in Jabrayil district in 1962.
The deceased also spent nearly 30 years on collecting, researching and publishing regional ethnography and folklore samples.
No cause of death reported.
In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Russia and Azerbaijan, July 5-July 11
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Strange about the four Russian men...
RIP ❤️🌷🙏