Entertainment industry mourns as veteran folk singer, actor Jimi Solanke dies
Popular cultural singer, actor and playwright, Jimi Solanke, has passed on.
He died on Monday morning, 59 days to his 82nd birthday.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a statement.
Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961.
His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, with an indelible mark on various platforms, from Western Nigeria Television in the 1960s to international festivals in Senegal and Algeria during the 1970s.
Solanke was a Nigerian folklore musician, film actor, dramatist, poet, and playwright, renowned for his mastery of storytelling as a cultural custodian who skilfully preserved and promoted Nigeria’s rich heritage through captivating performances.
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