Veteran yoruba actress Orisabunmi dies at 60

Popular Yoruba actress, Mrs Folake Aremu, popularly known as Orisabunmi is dead.

The veteran actress, a native of Olla in Kwara State, died at age 60 at her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. She was said to have died after a brief illness.

Born on October 10, 1960, in Ilu Ola, Kwara State, Orisabunmi went to Ilu Ola Primary School and Secondary Commercial College.

Prince Jide Kosoko, who confirmed her death to The PUNCH on Wednesday, expressed grief and prayed to God for the repose of her soul.

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Kosoko, who described her death as a terrible blow to the Nigerian theatre arts industry, also prayed for God to comfort her family members and her loved ones.

He said, “No doubt, Folake was a thoroughbred actress. She was an amazon in the industry and we respected and valued her for her contribution. She gave her all to her career and she was recognised for her worth.”

The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, alias Baba Latin, said Orisabunmi died late Tuesday night.

Her death came months after the demise of her former husband, Jimoh Aliu, otherwise called Aworo, under whose tutelage she rose to prominence in the film industry.

Aremu was well known since the 80s for her roles as a priestess, pacifist and the good witch in movies.