LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) –Veteran Nollywood actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, also known as Ogunjimi, has passed away.
The news of his demise was shared by fellow Yoruba actor Kunle Afod via an Instagram post on Friday, April 26th, 2023.
In his heartfelt message, Kunle Afod wrote, “We tried our best, but God loves you more. May his soul rest in peace. Baba Ogunjinmi, RIP, Sun re oooo.”
The deceased was famous for his fierce role, especially as a warlord in the Yoruba movie.
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Baba Ogunjinmi’s death is coming a few days after the death of another veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe, as well as Jnr Pope and four crew members who drowned on their way to a movie location in Anambra State.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) earlier announced a four-day fasting and prayer session with Jerry Eze, the Streams of Joy International founder, against deaths in Nollywood.
Rollas said “actors cannot continue to die like chickens,” adding that prayers are needed to avert more deaths in the industry.
He urged Nollywood actors and their supporters to join the programme to deal with this ugly reproach.
The prayer session will be held at the M & M Center in Garki, Abuja from May 2 to 5.