Kamal Aboki (January 1, 1997 – January 16, 2023) was a Nigerian comedian, actor and a skit maker who acted in Hausa language.

Kamal Aboki
Born
Kamal Iliyasu Usman

(1997-01-01)January 1, 1997
Kawo, Kano State, Nigeria
DiedJanuary 16, 2023(2023-01-16) (aged 26)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, skit maker
Years active2011–2023

Life

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Aboki was born in Kawo of Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano. Aboki died in a bus accident on January 16, 2023.[1][2][3] The 26-year-old entertainer was returning to Kano from a trip to Maiduguri on Monday when he was involved in an accident and died instantly. The Tik Toker was buried at Tishama Cemetery in Kano on Tuesday amid tears from colleagues, family members and well-wishers. Bello Mohammed, a friend, colleague and mentor to the late Aboki, in a post on his Instagram page, said the Hausa entertainment industry would miss Aboki. “I can’t hold in my tears because he is one of a kind. His comedy was marvellous and very insightful. We will miss him.”

References

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  1. ^ Abulude, Samuel (January 18, 2023). "Popular TikTok Skit Maker, Kamal Aboki, Dies In Car Crash". Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Lere, Mohammed (January 17, 2023). "Tears as family buries famous skit maker Kamal Aboki in Kano". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kamal Aboki death: Tik-toker and popular skit maker die for road accident". BBC News Pidgin. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.