The movie veteran was confirmed dead on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, by her daughter.
A few hours later, Iyabo Oko’s daughter returned to social media claiming that her mother is alive.
The movie veteran’s daughter said her mother moved her hand three hours after she was confirmed dead. Iyabo Oko started her acting career in 1973 under the platform of Eda Onileola theatre troupe.
She gained prominence in the movie ‘Oko,’ which was produced by Oga Bello. She earned the nickname Iyabo Oko from the movie.