A veteran Yoruba actor, Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofaina, has passed away.
Reports state that Olofaina passed away on Thursday at the age of 74.
Originally from Ede in Osun State, he had been a resident of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, for an extended period.
Olofaina was a prominent figure in numerous epic Yoruba films, including titles like Ogbori Elemoso, Ayanmo, Bashorun Gaa, Afonja, Lagbondoko, and Balogun Ibikunle, produced by Biodun Eleni-Latinwo, among others.
Chief Musliu Dadofunjo, also known as Baba Jogunomi, a close associate of the late actor, confirmed his passing to newsmen on Thursday.
Dadofunjo mentioned that the actor breathed his last on Thursday evening.
He said, “He died this evening. He has a house in Ibadan but he has returned to Ede where died at the age of 74.”
Formerly holding the title of Solaloju of Ede, he was later elevated to the position of Majeobaje of Ede.