Fans of Ibadan-based comedian, Ola Omonitan popularly known as Ajimajasan have been mourning his demise which occurred on Thursday. He was aged 80.
Some of the fans expressed deep shock because his death came at a very symbolic time.
Said one of the fans “When we were growing up, we used to perceive Ajimajasan and the late Moses Olaiya Adejumo Baba Sala who died two weeks ago.
“So, Ajimajasan’s death coming shortly after Baba Sala’s can be viewed as symbolic because they ruled the airwaves together at the same time. Now, they are leaving this world together almost at the same time. May their creative souls rest in perfect peace.
Omonitan, who was also popularly known as ‘Baba No Regret’, died at his home in Ibadan after a protracted illness.
According to reports, the comedian had been admitted at the University College Hospital, Ibadan for age-related ailment a few weeks ago but was discharged on Monday.
Public Relations Officer at the UCH, Deji Bobade, told our correspondent that the family brought him to the hospital early on Thursday but the doctor who attended to him confirmed that he was dead.
He said, “Ajimajasan was receiving treatment at the hospital ward for a few days but he was discharged on Monday. He was bought back early today (Thursday) but after being examined, the doctor told the family that he was brought in dead.”
Among popular comedians who worked with Ajimajasan theatre group were Ayo Ogunshina, popularly called Papalolo, and Kayode Olaiya, whose stage name is Aderupoko and many others
Packaged by Alice Egbedele with additional reports from insideoyo.com
