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The remains of late Nollywood actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as “Baba Olofa Ina” has been buried at his residence in Wakajaye area of Edeland in Osun State on Friday .
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the burial of the 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.
NAN further reports that 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 Theatre 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.
The TAMPAN 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.
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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.
