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Veteran Yoruba actor, Tafa Oloyede, dies at 69

A famous Yoruba actor, John Adewunmi, popularly called Tafa Oloyede, is dead.

He died early Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the age of 69.

He was an Ede, Osun State-born actor, who ventured into acting in 1974.

He had his training and early acting under the late Oyin Adejobi.

He featured in many movies such as ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun Adedigba’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ and ‘Kuye’.

He died on Tuesday, 1 February, 2022 at his residence, Arowomole, Kajola area, Osogbo, Osun State.

He is survived by wife and children.

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