A veteran Yoruba actor, John Adewumi known as ‘Baba Tafa Oloyede’ is dead.
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The General Secretary of Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Osun State, Mr Ademola Oyedokun confirmed the death of the veteran actor to The Nation.
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It was learnt that he died in his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo. The cause of death wasn’t revealed.
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Tafa Oloyede started his career in 1974 under the tutelage of the late Oyin Adejobi. He featured in many movies that include: ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ that made him popular and others.
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May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
