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Dede One Day (born Peter Onwuzurike Onyehidelam; died 14 December 2015) was a Nigerian standup comedian and comic actor. [1] [2]

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Dede One Day
Born
Peter Onwuzurike Onyehidelam

Died14 December 2015
NationalityNigerian
Occupation Standup Comedian . Actor

Life

Dede One Day was a native of Umuagwuru Mbieri in Imo State but was born and raised in Aba, a town in Abia State, Nigeria. His career hit the spotlight upon the subsequent release of his Laugh With Me comedy series. [3] [4]

Death

Dede One Day died in the early hours of 14 December 2015 after he slumped while performing at an event in Aba, following complications of hypertension. [5] [6]

Selected filmography

Mortuary attendant

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References

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