- Nollywood has been hit with another wave of sorrow as reports emerge of veteran actor Ayobami Olabiyi’s shocking passing.
- The tragic news was reportedly confirmed by Yeye Bose Akinola, the Oyo State TAMPAN governor, sending ripples of grief throughout the industry.
Popular Nollywood actor, Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi, fondly known as Bobo B, has tragically passed away, leaving the entire industry and fans in mourning.
The veteran actor reportedly died in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a brief but severe illness that took a heartbreaking toll on his health.
According to reports, Olabiyi was slated to appear on a movie set in Oyo last month but was forced to withdraw due to his deteriorating condition.
Despite his unwavering commitment to his craft, his health declined rapidly, which led to his admission at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, where he sadly passed on.
The Oyo State governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Yeye Bose Akinola, reportedly issued a public statement confirming the devastating news.
Her statement reads:
“I have a directive of the Oyo state TAMPAN governor, Her Excellency Yeye Bose Akinola to announce the death of our TAMPAN national general secretary, Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B.
May God give his family and the entire TAMPAN members globally the fortitude to bear the loss. Insha Allah, Amen”
Until his death, Olabiyi was the former governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) in Oyo state and its current national secretary.
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