The Nigerian gospel actor and producer Moses Korede Are better known as Baba Gbenro, has passed away.
His colleague Oluwaseun Adejumobi confirmed Are’s death on Thursday via Instagram.
“Heavens gain again. A general has gone to rest,” he wrote.
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In another post, Adejumobi lauded Are, saying that he lived a “purposeful and inspiring life”.
“Rest on Evangelist Moses Korede Are. You lived a worthy life. We are challenged to keep the living rooms right. We are challenged to keep chasing purpose. We are challenge to make eternity our ultimate pursuit,” he added.
Although the cause and date of Are’s death were not disclosed, there are reports he battled a prolonged liver disease.
The 65-year-old was in the gospel film industry for over two decades. He produced, directed, and featured in several films including ‘Abattoir‘ — the Mount Zion Youtube series where he got the stage name ‘Baba Gbenro’.
