The veteran broadcaster and actor, Sadiq Daba died this evening after a long battle with leukemia and prostate cancer.
His death has been confirmed by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan with whom he worked recently on the 2020 motion picture,Afolayan said he spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passing to him. Many Nigerians including billionaire Femi Otedola donated money for his treatment abroad and gave out-pouring support on social media.He has featured in several TV series and movies, with ‘Cock Crow at Dawn’ and ‘October 1st’ as notable mentions.
May his soul rest in perfect peace
Oh dear, he will be missed. One of the greats!
Rip Dr
May his soul rest in peace if he is actually dead
Rest In Peace sir.
A very brilliant and cheerful actor! May his soul rest in peace.
Great man, you will be greatly miss by many. Keep resting tell we come. Good night dear beloved.
RIP Sadiq Daba.
RIP lagend
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Uncle Sadiq, the entire Media and NTA has indeed missed a man with a Hallmark of Execllence. And there is no doubt that, You came, You saw, You fought a good fight of Faith, and You left an indelable Mark in the sands of time, and now you have taken a bow... Keep Resting Sir
Such a blessing to the media world...may his gentle soul rest in Peace...
Good night dear Sadiq, we will miss you
Hotel majestic
Rest in peace legend
Danny boy😣....hope he finds peace
May Almighty Allah forgive him with all is misdeed.
Wow. I love this man. Speaks so well
Rest In Peace. I enjoyed watching you.
Rest on sir,MR Daba.
Rip
RIP
Rest in peace
Rest in peace Sadiq Daba
May his soul rest in peace...🙏
Rip sir....🙏
He was a great actor when it comes to Nollywood, may his soul rest in perfect peace
May his soul rest in perfect peace
channel Rest in peace sir
R.I.P
Damn
Great man. May He rest in Power.
What a world!!😭😭😭
May his soul find peace
Rest on Sir.
RIP
Rest on
A REAL VETERAN
RIP
At what age?.. it's important to put his age
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Our condolences
tajudine2013 Rest in peace Sadiq Daba
R. I. P.
This name can't be forgotten in a hurry in the media sector, rest in peace sir
Take your place among your father's You'll be remembered bro
May his soul rest 🙏
RIP.... Thanks for the wonderful moments
Greatly missed.
Sadiq's cock has finally crow at his dawn,a legend on the screen of our time. Rest well, you have played your part well. May almighty Allah reward you with Aljana fridaus.
I will miss his drama. May his rest in peace amen
ShaAna619 Legend
Indeed, you have paid your dues hence deserves all the accolades and encomiums humanly possible. Good night Uncle Sadiq...
Rest on King of TV, until that day
“Will he ever hear the sound of the cock crow at dawn”? No, not anymore! Goodnight great talent. Rest In Peace.
Good night legend
Well he is an old 👵 man 👨 may his soul rest in peace ✌
Inspector Danlandin Waziri...rest on! Such wonderful moments and memories he gave!
Have a Peaceful Journey Sir. Your deeds will speak for you. Rest In Perfect Peace.
RIP Great Man
may his soul rest in peace, a great man had departed.
RIP😢😢😢😢
Nooooo... Jesus Christ.
Rest on sir..
Oh my!!!😢😢😢
It’s sad to see another legendary actor take his final bow. Rest In Peace SadiqDaba
May his soul Rest In Peace
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
Goodbye Sadiq. You made me watch AM express on NTA. I can't remember watching any other programme with such interest on NTA after that. Thanks for your impact
RIP
Absolute Legend. Brought something different to the table. Rest now
May the good Lord rest his soul.....Amen
Rip the veteran sadiq
May the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest in paradise
So sad.. may your soul rest in peace
'Sadiq Daba is my name' ... you would surely be missed. Good bye!
cockcrow at dawn!
Sorry to hear this! May his soul rest in peace. He has fought a good fight! Great Anchor, presenter and Actor!
RIP Sadiq
May your soul rest in perfect peace
One day the mighty falls asleep. I hoped he trained others... He's a legacy not just a broadcaster
RIP sir
Ooooooo such a nice actor and I liked him. May God grant him eternal rest
The man who made television worth watching during our childhood REST IN PEACE LEGEND
Thanks for inspiring people and for gracing our screens with your acts, AM express was worth watching Rest In Peace sir...
Goodnight sir! Sleep well! You are a legend on screen
Rest in peace Sadiq... Met you once at NTA 5 Abuja..... And I know every being will tow this path!! Bye till that day!!!
God rest his gentle soul. One of nollywoods finest.
Chai, Sule of 'Cock crow at dawn.' Rest in peace, legend!
Nostalgia(Cock crow at down 80s
Rest in power 🕊
May jannatul firdaus be his final abode
RIP SIR...GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL
May his soul rest in peace. Sadiq was a man of many parts. An actor, a broadcaster and many more. I won't forget how he anchored the AM Express with late Yinka Craig. May his soul rest in peace
Oh no!!!😪
RIP
Nigeria will miss you The movie industry will miss you RIP Baba
Haaaa😭😭😭😭😭😭
May his soul rest in peace
Oct 1 rest in peace veteran
May Allah grant him Aljanat fidaus & 4give his shortcomings.
Inspector Waziri 💔of October 1
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Inna lillahi wa ina ilaehi rojiuna. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him aljanat firdaus
Rest in perfect Sadiq Daba, your role in October 1 was so exceptional and highly professional. Adieu Papa
Rest in peace
Eternal rest I pray for you sir
RIP Legend!
Hmm, a lifetime of service, rest on Papa Sadiq.
RIP
Rest in perfect peace Sadiq Daba. I guess we just have to enjoy the memories now. He was wonderful person.
You can hear the birds sing in the morning You can hear the water splashing down hill And a roaring You can see the sun going down And the people as the go by Read out the signs You can even hear the sound Of the cockcrow at dawn ... Goodbye 👋 Mr. Sadiq
RIP legend..
Rest in Peace Sadiq.
may almighty Allah grant him pace kingdom
RIP great man!!!!
May is soul rest in perfect peace
RIP Baba
My condolences.
Maybhis soul Rest In Peace ✌️, amen
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace
Rest on Veteran..i was privileged to care for you while you were on admission in our hospital..even on a sick bed ,you were cheerful.
May his soul rest in peace. A legend broadcaster
R.I.P Sir Sadiq Daba 💔
So sad. My condolences
Rip boss of the bosses
Awwww May God grant him eternal rest
He will be missed. He featured in one of the first soaps on NTA 'The cock crow at dawn'. Really enjoyed his act in my growing up days.
Good night Legend Good night Sadiq Allah ya yafe maka da kuma Jikanka da Rahma. Amin
Our own Larry King. RIP Sadiq Daba. NTA AMExperess
Oh no! Northern finest broadcaster. Nigeria will miss you. RIP
Rest in peace great man
😔 a great actor passes on
Light perpetual Shine on him, an undented artist
RIP Sadiq Daba
Bitrus. RIP
Condolences to his family God rest his soul 🙏 Legend 💪
May God comfort and strengthen his loved ones. Amen. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
He made AM EXPRESS worth watching on NTA, his role in OCTOBER 1 movie was exceptional, good night great legend
May his soul rest in peace.
May Allah forgive his sins
Rest on, sir. Your works were legend. May God give your family the fortitude to bear this painful loss
I love this man for his calmness in Citation movie. Keep resting well sir
Good Night, Sir. May your soul rest in the bosom of Almighty God.
Rest on Prof.
May Soul Rest in Peace
Rest in peace
My condolence, I always enjoy your program then
Rest on
RIP
Rest In Peace Mr. Sadiq Daba. May God console ur family.
If 20% of our politicians has been able to bring smiles like people of your type has brought into homes Nigeria would have been a better place to stay and be happy. Rest in peace brother. A true Man is gone.
Awwwww may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace..Amen
May his soul rest in peace (I remembered the soap opera movie in the early 80s Cock crow at dawn).
May his gentle soul rest in peace...
May his soul rest in peace
channels_sports Rest in peace Sadiq
May ur gentle soul rest in perfect piece.... May janna'tul fidaus be ur final home...
A true hero RIP Sir sadiq
May the family of the deceased find solace in d lord. I don't know him much but i heard his reputation precede him. Rest on
May his soul rest in peace.
Baba rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace.
May Allah Accept ur return and grant ur family the fortitude to bear the loss
May his soul Rest In Peace. Amen
Rest in peace sir
Please come to our rescue ooo...me my wife and our 3 months old baby have been in detention since 18th of February at alagbon
RIP
May his soul rest in peace.
RIP legend
A rare gem in the arts! May the cock continue to crow in the heavenly realms for you. RIP Sadiq Daba.
He was a veteran actor indeed, full of passion and commitment. May paradise be your final abode Sir. RIP!
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Rip sir.
We have lost a true veteran and rear professional actor!
Rest in peace
naijama RIP sadiq daba
RIP my English teacher....
Bitrus
So sad 😔, may his soul rest in peace! Amen 🙏🏾
Rest on sir...
May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him janna..🤲
May Allah be please with his soul
May almighty comfort his family, RIP Sadiq Daba.
May his soul rest in peace
Oh! May GOD grant him eternal rest
O my God! May his find eternal rest
May his soul rest in peace.
Finally! RIP Sir, even on your sick bed in LASUTH that year, you were still joking with us and happy and lively. May God give your family the fortitude to bear this loss.
I watched AM express and just liked you. RIP sir.
Awww...may his soul RIP.
R.I.P
Rest on Sir. Adieu
May you rest well. TV/film lost a true great man.
Finally, Sadiq goes home...😢 RIP
May his soul rest in peace!
REST in peace sadiq
May your soul Rest in Peace
RIP Baba Danladi
Rip
May his gentle soul rest in peace. He will be missed.
May Allah overlook his shortcomings, illuminate his grave and grant him Al-jannah Firdaus. May He grant his household the fortitude to bear the irredeemable loss.
Rest In Peace Mr. Sadiq Daba. May God console ur family.
This baba was great. He executed his roles well. May his soul rest in peace.
What a lost!!! Great guy, may his humble soul rest in perfect peace of the Lord.
Surely be missed rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace.
Rest on Sadiq
And the cock topped crowing at dawn. You will be missed 'Bitrus'. Rest on Legend.
May his soul rest in peace!
Sir, I was a small boy watching you on NTA channel 10.. Above all this, I pray almighty God lay you in heavenly peace..RIP
Rip
So sad, may his soul rest in peace.
If
I watched AM EXPRESS on NTA almost everyday because of Sodiq, may Allah accept your return and grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss
Chai may his soul rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace
A no-nonsense Pro..rest on
Rest in peace
Rest in peace Sir
Rest on Sir.
Rip Sadiq
Rest in peace.
AnthoniaOrji RIP
Rest In Peace; and may your memory be a blessing. Amen
Bitrus - Cock Crow at Dawn Rest in peace Sadiq Daba
May God grant you eternal rest!
RIP Sadiq, you'll be remembered...
RIP
What an ICON in broadcasting. I remembered him while I was growing up to be a very meticulous news caster. Rest On Sir. Good bye.
RIP Sadiq. Made my childhood very eventful with his 'Cock Crow at dawn' character.
Cock has seized to crow at dawn. RIP, farewell gentle soul
RIP
Rip
Rip
RIP sir,
May his soul rest in peace. Amen
Sad
Rest In Peace patriot.
😥😩
R.I.P Daba
May his soul rest in peace
Rip
Rest in peace, baba sadiq
He was a veteran journalist he a great man and I know Nigerian will mised him
Rest in peace ✌
A gigantic tree has fallen May his soul rest in peace
LEGEND, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
You fought a good fight, rest on Sir.
Eya rest in peace 🙏
Gone but not forgotten rest in peace legend ❣️
Goodnight Sadiq Daba aka Bitrus in 'Cock Crow at Dawn'.I guess the Cock will never crow for you again as you hide 'Behind the Clouds' never to be seen again while we all await Our 'Moment of Truth' on Earth and you find rest Rest in 'A Place Like Home' called Heaven. RIP
May His Soul RIP
'Originally from Kanu but I'm Based in Benin' and 'One life does matter to me' were your lines in the Movie October 1. I know You're Resting in Peace Baba but Your works/movies remain with me. Rest in Perfect Peace Baba Sadiq Daba AkA My inspector Daladi Waziri😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Adieu Daba, rest in peace.
RIP!
Long live father 💔 sorry Rest In Peace i meant 😢
😢A legend, rest on...
Rest in peace Dana😪😢
God make i No die
😭
Rip
May his soul Rest In Peace .... Sadiq Dana..😇
The legendary Sadiq Daba. Rest on!
Ooops
🤍🤍🤍🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏
May Allah forgives him of his shortcomings.
Damn! I'm pained!! Sadiq, Sir, rest in peace.
Rest in peace sir legend
Wao!!!!! May God grant him eternal rest
Phenomenal actor. RIP Sadiq Daba
RIP Sir.
It's well with your soul... Rest in peace sir!
May his soul rest.
He his soul rest in peace
RIP
So touching to hear this
Rest in peace sir 🙏
Rip baba. I can't forget his role in hotel majestic.
That's sad. May his soul RIP
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Man's a Legend
So sorry
RIP. What a great man/professional he was. May God console his family(Amen)
What a great man
May his perfect Soul rest on
Uhhhhhh May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed Rest In Peace. Amen... God bless his family and friends too....He was a delight to watch.... professional actor
RIP legend
R.I.P to a legend I grew up watching on NTA 2 Channel 5. Respect ✊
May his soul rest in peace. God will comfort his family.
Rest in peace
Ina Lilahhi Wa ina Ilaehi Rojihun May Allah grant him eternal peace and also allow us to become an International Renowned Icon in our field !!
Rest in peace sir!🌹
He sure blessed our screen with his acting, especially in the movie October 1, may his soul rest in peace 😢
May his gentle soul rest in peace
This is so heartbreaking. May his soul rest in peace.
RIP PA
Rest of Father
🤦🏽♂️ may his soul rest in peace.
May his soul Rest In Peace
Rest on Sire
Rest in peace daba off AM Express
RIP🙏
zainmago_ Inna lillah 💔
OMG! May his very loving and entertaining soul rest in peace!!
Rest in peace baba sadiq
May his soul rest in peace. Him and Mr Yinka. Ilẹ je yen ooo
Rest on brave heart...fought a good fight...R.I.P sir
😪
Sad...
Rip
Such a great actor Rest in Peace sir we miss u
Rip
RIP great one
Rest in power legend
May his soul rest in peace
Cant forget this man role in the movie October1 well....When a legend dies another mumu is born. RIP sir
RIP SIR
Rest in power🙏
R. I. P sir
Sad. May his soul rest in peace
Eeehya hum, bitrus is finally gone, may his soul rest in peace, and my sincere condolences the family
Rest In Peace
May his soul rest in peace.
My condolences. May his soul rest in peace
Rip to a Great talent .. Salute Sadiq
God rest the souls of our faithful departed 🙏 🕊
Oh sad, may his soul rest in peace 🙏🏾
May his gentle soul rest in peace Amen
😥😥
Wow 🙏🏾
May His Soul Rest In Peace
Awwww....we worked together at ITV, great personality, RIP Sir
Rest on sir
RIP sadiq!
RIP Baba
RIP LEGEND 🙏🏿
Finally BaBa is gone....RIP
May his soul rest in peace
RIP🙏🏼
'Cockcrow at dawn' May his gentle soul rest in peace.
So sad, may he soul rest in peace
RIJF
Rip sir
RIP
Eyaaaa ,finally Baba has gone to rest .... Adieus Sadiq
Such a great actor Rest on
Rest in peace uncle.
Enya at last he died. Allah seriki. May his soul rest in peace.
May is soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Oh so sad. Condolences. May God comfort his people. He will great missed.
Rest in Peace
Oh shit!
Is he not inside citation movie?
Oh sad! Such a great talent. He'll be missed
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