Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood Actor Fadeyi Oloro is Dead

By Web News 2016

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ojo Arowosafe, famously known as Fadeyi Oloro, has died at 66.

The Ekiti-born actor, who rose to prominence during the 80s and late 90s for his trademarked herbalist character, died on Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with kidney-related ailments, among other things.

Arowosafe was born on September 15, 1957, in Igbara Odo, Ekiti, and became a household name during the cinematic era for his antagonistic roles in Yoruba movies accompanied by his ever-vibrant recitation of chants and incantations.

Arowosafe, who played a lead role in the movie ‘Arelu’ in the 80s, had last month, through his daughter on an Instagram live session with popular OAP Daddy Freeze, begged Nigerians for help after the actor was served a six-month eviction notice over unpaid rent.

Subsequently, UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, donated N3 million for Arowosafe’s treatment and other outstanding bills.

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Entertainment

“Orisabunmi” Dies At 60

By Web News 1249

Veteran Yoruba actress Folake Aremu, popularly known as “Orisabunmi” has died.

She was 60 years old.

President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Mr Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, confirmed she died on Tuesday night.

“She died last night sir,” Mr Latin said.

Another senior TAMPAN member, Mr Tunde Ola-Yusuff also announced the death in a Facebook post.

“She left without a goodbye. The sudden death of Mrs Folake Aremu (ORISABUNMI) has been announced.

“Really a shock on everyone. Iya Oosa, may God rest your Soul among the righteous,” Ola Yusuff wrote.

Born on October 10, 1960, in Ilu Ola, Kwara State, Orisabunmi became popular in the 80s TV series “Arelu” starring her then husband, Jimoh Aliu and others like Fadeyi Oloro.

Jimoh and Folake Aliu had a very rocky marriage and the two were separated long before Aworo died in September, 2020.

The veteran actress died at the age of 60 at her residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital during brief illness.

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