The news of the demise of a veteran Yoruba actor, John Adewumi known as ‘Baba Tafa Oloyede’ is presently sending ‘shock-waves’ across the entertainment world in Nigeria.
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.
Oyedokun promised to make the detail of his demise available later.
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.
It was learnt that he died in his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
