Ifeoma Iphie Aggrey-Fynn (8 June 1980 – 2 June 2015), known to most simply as Iphie, was a Ghanaian-Nigerian media personality, writer and public speaker.[1]
Ifeoma Aggrey-Fynn | |
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| Born | 8 June 1980 |
| Died | 2 June 2015 (aged 34) Nigeria |
| Cause of death | Murder caused by gunshot wounds |
| Other names | Iphie |
| Alma mater | Abia State University |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and television personality |
| Employer | Silverbird Communications |
Early life and education
editAggrey-Fynn was born to a Ghanaian father and a Nigerian mother. She was raised and educated in Nigeria. She attended Abia State University, from which she graduated with a degree in Linguistics and Communication.[1]
Career
editAggrey-Fynn's career in broadcasting began as a TV presenter in 2003. After joining Silverbird Communications in 2009, she was transferred to work at Rhythm 95.7 FM and Silverbird Television in Awka. There, she hosted radio and TV shows including Rhythm & Soul, Gospel Vibes and E-Merge before moving to Rhythm 93.7 FM Port Harcourt.[2][3][4]
She was also a three-time host of the Miss Niger Delta beauty pageant.[5]
Death
editAggrey-Fynn had gone to visit her parents at Aba in Abia State. She was on her way back to Port Harcourt when the bus she was traveling in was attacked by armed bandits.[6][7][8] As the driver was driving, the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle.[9] Aggrey-Fynn was hit by bullets and died of wounds.[10][11]
Another story maintains that her boyfriend was driving her home on 2 June 2015. She was in Aba to see her parents and siblings. Upon their arrival, the couple was approached by gunmen, who shot at them as the boyfriend tried to speed off. The shooting happened around 7:00 p.m. near Aggrey-Fynn's residence.[citation needed] Her partner was captured by the kidnappers while she lay in a pool of blood. Neighbors who recognized her transported her to a local hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Why I love Nigerian music – Ifeoma Aggrey-Fynn". The Sun. 12 March 2014. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Rhythm 93.7 OAP Iphie shot dead". TheCable. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ Elites, The (2015-06-03). "Rhythm 93.7FM AOP, Iphie Shot Dead". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ Helen, Ajomole (2015-06-03). "SO SAD: Popular OAP Shot Dead By Robbers". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Ifeoma Aggrey-Fynn biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ Abiaziem, Chinyere (4 June 2015). "Robbers Kill Another Silverbird Staff". Daily Independent. Archived from the original on 14 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Adebayo, Tireni (2015-06-03). "How popular Rhytm[sic] FM OAP, Ifeoma 'Iphie' Aggrey-Fynn was shot dead by armed robbers". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ Latestnigeriannews. "OAP Ifeoma Aggrey-fyn Shot Dead By Kidnappers". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Ghanaian female radio presenter in Nigeria shot dead". Theinfong. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Rhythm 93.7 FM On-Air-Personality, Iphie, Shot Dead In Port Harcourt". Daily Independent. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 14 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Jacobs, Anike (3 June 2015). "Rhythm FM presenter shot dead in Port Harcourt". YNaija. Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ Ebiri, Kelvin (5 June 2015). "Iphie's voice silenced forever". The Guardian. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 5 June 2015.