The late Nollywood actor, Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as “Baba Olofa Ina” has been buried at his residence in Wakajaye area of Edeland in Osun on Friday.
The burial of Nollywood actor began at 4:15 p.m. after the arrival of some prominent personalities such as politicians and traditional rulers including Islamic clerics with community sympathisers.
The late Nollywood actor’s residence was filled with entertainers in the Nollywood industry across the country and abroad to grace the burial ceremony.
Present at the burial ceremony were representatives of Timi of Ede land, Oba Munurudeen Lawal and President of Theater and Motion pictures practitioners association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Mr Bolaji Amusan also known as Mr Latin,
In his tributes, Amusan, represented by TAMPAN’s Director of Finance, Mr Ayo Oladapo said the deceased would be missed by all the TAMPAN members and his supporters including family members.
TAMPAN’s president said the late Aderemi played significant role in the entertainment industry with many upcoming artists looking up to him as a role model.
Amusan urged TAMPAN members and those who knew the deceased to always reflect on their last days by living a life worthy of emulation with the fear of God.
He described late Aderemi as one of the pioneers of TAMPAN in the country, saying he was a good man during his life time but God loves in most.
He prayed to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and also his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.
Also speaking, Mr Amitolu Shittu , former Osun Amotekun Field Commander and a human right activist, described the deceased as someone who was humble and loved by everyone in Ede town and entertainment industry.
Shittu said late Aderemi was one of the personalities that placed Ede town on the global map because of his exceptional character and reputation.
Prof. Siyan Oyewesan, a friend to the deceased said the state and the entire Yorubaland lost an icon who had impacted a lot to many.
Oyewesan said the name ” Olofa Ina ” was taken by the deceased from the founding fathers of Edeland and that made him to make Ede town popular.
According to him, humans are mortal with a time to die. Once a man crosses the age of 60, the rest will be to God’s grace and mercy.
“The bible made it clear that we have three scores and 10 years to live on earth and once we crosses, the rest is Grace .
Late Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as ” Baba Olofa Ina” died at the age of 73 years after a prolonged illness.
Nollywood veterans mourn death of Yoruba actor “Baba Olofa Ina”
Meanwhile, some Nollywood veterans have described the late Adedeji Aderemi, popularly called “Baba Olofa Ina” as a pillar in the entertainment industry whose absence would be missed by all.
The veterans said this in separate interviews on the sideline of preparations for the burial of the late artiste in Ede on Friday.
Aderemi died on Thursday at a hospital in Ile-Ife at the age of 73 years and has been buried according to Islamic rites.
Toafeek Adewale, who is known as Digboluja said that the late Adedeji Aderemi, was a pillar in the entertainment industry that many actors looked up to.
Adewale said a vacum has been left in the theatre and motion pictures practitioners association of Nigeria, which would be difficult to fill.
He said that the late actor contributed a lot to the entertainment industry particularly Yoruba movies with his unique qualities and character representation always laced with proverbs and adages.
Adewale said that the late veteran would be remembered by the people of Osun, especially indigenes of Ede, for the part he played in promoting the town on a global stage during his life time .
Also, Adewale Rasaq, popularly known as “Sokoti” said the late Aderemi was always truthful and honest in his dealing with colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Rasaq said that the deceased never put money first and was always conscious of his reputation in his dealings with people.
He advised upcoming actors and others in the entertainment industry to emulate the good qualities of the late Aderemi.
Similarly, the TAMPAN chairman in Osun , Mr Marufudeen Lawal , said the deceased would be missed by his community and the entire Nollywood industry .
Lawal prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed veteran and also for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.