The Nigerian film industry Nollywood is in mourning once again following the demise of veteran actor Alhaji Yekini Omobolanle professionally known as Baba Legba.Known for his roles in the Yoruba speaking sector of Nollywood, he is reported to have died in his home in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The aged actor is also said to have been battling an ailment for a while before he gave up the ghost.Baba Sala’s son, Adejumo Boisala Emmanuel took to Facebook to announce the actor’s death. Emmanuel did not share what led to the death of the veteran, however, he noted that the Yoruba film star gave up the ghost in the early hours of Monday, September 7.“Alhaji Yekini Omobolanle popularly known as Babalegba died in the early hours of today … He joined Alawada Theatre Group in 1974 and was playing comic roles along with Baba Sala, sometimes he played Babalawo, Police officer but most time one comic role to another.
Actor Yomi Fash-Lanso, the director of media and public relations of Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria, also confirmed the news of the death of the veteran actor.
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