By Rita Okoye
Again, the Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Yoruba Actor Ganiyu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi, surfaced on social media on Friday.
Ogunjimi’s death was announced by a Yoruba actor, Kunle Afod, in a post on his Instagram page.
Mourning the actor, Afod wrote, “We tried our best but God loves you more.
“May his soul rest in peace. Baba Ogunjinmi, RIP, Sun re oooo.”
At the time of writing this report, the cause of death has not yet been ascertained.
The deceased was famous for his fierce role, especially as a warlord in the Yoruba movie. He is also popular for his roles as a wizard when the movie involves the act of witchcraft.
Baba Ogunjinmi’s death is coming a few days after the death of another veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe, as well as Jnr Pope and four crew members who drowned on their way to a movie location in Anambra State.