Members of the Theatre Artwork and Movement Photos Practitioners Affiliation of Nigeria have mentioned they’re mourning the demise of Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly often called Olofa Ina.
The demise occurred Thursday night, as particulars of how he died weren’t instantly accessible.
The PUNCH experiences that the 73-year-old actor, in his lifetime, was well-known within the up to date Yoruba theatre trade and the information of his demise was introduced by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, through his Instagram deal with (SaidiBalogun), on Thursday night time.
Nonetheless, confirming the event throughout an interview with The PUNCH, Ademola Adedokun, the Chief of Employees to the Osun State Governor, Theatre Artwork and Movement Photos Practitioners Affiliation of Nigeria, mentioned the late Aderemi died in his house in Ede, Osun State, throughout a illness.
He added that earlier than his demise was introduced, there was no prior info that the late actor was indisposed.
He additionally mentioned a delegation from TAMPAM could be visiting the household to debate burial plans shortly.
“Baba Adediji Aderemi, popularly often called Olofa ‘na is useless. Going by what we have been informed, he died in his home in Ede this night.
“We have been shocked to listen to of his demise as a result of we didn’t hear of his illness. We shall be visiting the household to debate the burial plans.
“We’re in mourning. We’ll miss him,” Adedokun mentioned.