Ajirioghene Imah
Nigerian actor, Ojo Arowosafe popularly known as “Baba Fadeyi Oloro” has died at 66.
Mr Arowosafe, who had earned the name Fadeyi Oloro in a Yoruba TV series titled “Arelu”in the 80s, died on Tuesday evening after a long battle with kidney-related ailments.
According to reports, the movie icon had solicited for financial assistance from Nigerians after he was served a six-month eviction notice over unpaid rent in an Instagram live session with popular OAP Daddy Freeze.
It was also disclosed that the veteran actor had been diagnosed with kidney related ailment, among other things, from the University Teaching Hospital
Subsequently, UK-based celebrity pastor, Tobi Adegboyega of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, donated N3 million for Baba Fadeyi as he was fondly referred to for his treatment and other outstanding bills.
popular comedian Woli Arole confirmed his demise in a post via his instagram page.
“So happy i reached out to you sir, so happy we played our part, so happy we laughed together, so happy we were able to show our support.
“Rest in peace the legend “fadeyi oloro”. let’s check up on people when they are alive, let’s show love when people can feel, let’s help when it can be seen”, he stated.
Adegboyega further promised to continue taking care of ‘Baba’, appreciating the actor for all the great works he’d done to promote Nigeria and Africa.
The late Baba Fadeyi Oloro was born on September 15, 1957, in Igbara Odo, Ekiti and had been Ill for over three years.
He became renowned for antagonistic roles, accompanied by his prowess for incantation and signature herbalist character in the 80s’ and 90s’.