Saturday , 13 December 2025
Home ENTERTAINMENT Celebs Yoruba actor Tafa Oloyede is dead
CelebsENTERTAINMENT

Yoruba actor Tafa Oloyede is dead

Popular Nollywood actor, John Adewunmi, aka Tafa Oloyede is dead.

The actor reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, February 1, 2022. His death was announced by his family some hours back.

Though the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, he passed away at the age of 69. He died at his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area of Osogboin Osun State.

The actor, who hails from Ede in Osun State, began his career as an actor in the Yoruba film industry in 1974.

He had his tutelage under the late Oyin Adejobi and featured in several movies which include: ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun Adedigba’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’, ‘Kuye’ among others.

He is survived by his wife and children.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

Blaqbonez, Obi’s House, Bidemi Olaoba, Yinka Alaseyori others for Shakara Festival’s ‘Detty December’ lineup

Shakara Festival, Nigeria’s premier cultural and music experience, has unveiled its complete,...

Omoni Oboli, Gaise Baba crowned most viewed YouTubers as Youtube Nigeria unveils Top 10 creators list

YouTube Nigeria has released its official ‘2025 Top Lists’, providing a comprehensive...

Israel DMW unveils new lover two years after marriage crash

Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has flaunted...

Foundation offers free medical care to over 600 patients in Niger

The Sani Bello Foundation, partnering with Graceland Healthcare Development Foundation, delivered free...