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Veteran nollywood actor Ayobami Olabiyi is dead

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Veteran Nollywood actor Ayobami Olabiyi, a revered figure in the Yoruba film industry, has passed away. The actor, known for his immense contributions to Nigerian cinema, reportedly died on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, after battling a lengthy illness that left him unable to move or speak.

Olabiyi had been receiving treatment at the University College Hospital (UCH) before his passing. His death was confirmed by Bose Akinola, the chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), in an official statement.

“We announce the death of our TAMPAN National General Secretary, Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B,’” Akinola shared. “May God grant his family and the entire TAMPAN community the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.”

The Yoruba film industry mourns the loss of one of its most cherished talents, whose legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of colleagues and fans alike.