The sad death has been announced of London socialite Iyabo Akindele Popoola popular know in social circles as Iyabo Onigbin

Iyabo was the owner of the Nigerian joint in Lewisham, South London, that specialised in hot pepper food.

The name of the joint was called “Iyabo Onígbín” because its mail speciality was peppered fried Snails, a popular Nigerian delicacy

The restaurant Located in Lewisham, South London was the joint to go for “Town boys” in the 90s. It was also the preferred joint for visiting Juju and Fuji artists including Ayinde Barrister, Kollington Ayinla and others.

Iyabo had sold up the business due to health problems which meant she could not cope with othe day to day running of the busy restaurant.

She was also widowed just last year.

Details surrounding her death are still sketchy at the moment.

We shall update our readers as they emerge.

May her soul rest in peace.

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