Veteran Nollywood actor Ayobami Olabiyi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba movie industry, has sadly passed away.
The respected actor, known for his numerous roles in Yoruba films, reportedly died on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, after battling a prolonged illness.
Olabiyi had been receiving treatment at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, before his condition worsened, leaving him unable to move or speak in his final days. In an official statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Oyo State Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bose Akinola, confirmed his passing.
“We announce the death of our TAMPAN National General Secretary, Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B,’” Akinola stated. “May God give the entire TAMPAN community and his family the strength to bear this great loss.”
Olabiyi’s contribution to Nollywood and the Yoruba film industry was immense, and his death marks the end of an era for many who looked up to him in the Nigerian film community. Tributes are already pouring in from fans and colleagues alike, as they remember his talent, dedication, and impact on the industry.
