Veteran actor Fadeyi Oloro is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Ojo Arowosafe, famously known as Fadeyi Oloro, has died at 66, Peoples Gazette can confirm.
The Ekiti-born actor, who rose to prominence during the 80s and late 90s for his trademarked herbalist character, died on Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with kidney-related ailments, among other things.
Arowosafe was born on September 15, 1957, in Igbara Odo, Ekiti, and became a household name during the cinematic era for his antagonistic roles in Yoruba movies accompanied by his ever-vibrant recitation of chants and incantations.
Arowosafe, who played a lead role in the movie ‘Arelu’ in the 80s, had last month, through his daughter on an Instagram live session with popular OAP Daddy Freeze, begged Nigerians for help after the actor was served a six-month eviction notice over unpaid rent.
Subsequently, UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, donated N3 million for Arowosafe’s treatment and other outstanding bills.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
No hack, customers’ accounts remain safe: Flutterwave
“There is no hacking,” Ms Akomolafe-Kalu told The Gazette. “Monies are intact; customers are fine.”
Economy
Evil forces empowered by Presidency tried to scuttle Osinbajo’s TraderMoni, other SIPs: Laolu Akande
“Endurance that kept him in place when all kinds of malevolent forces were bent on diminishing the effective delivery of public goods directly to the people of this nation.”
States
Police vow to protect voters in Saturday’s guber, assembly elections
The police command in Kano says it is ready to provide security during the March 11 governorship and the house of assembly elections in the state.
Sport
Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Chelsea have progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League following a 2-0 win over Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.
Abuja
I’m not in Senate to rubber-stamp, collect allowance: Senator-elect Oshiomhole
“We are not there for the allowance. There are a couple of things that can be done differently.”
States
Enugu: Police praise self, claim nobody killed during presidential poll
“This is why the committee members and heads of security agencies should give glory to God for being with us in the state.”
