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Veteran Yoruba actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo, is dead

A veteran actor and promoter of Yoruba culture, Toyosi Arigbabuwo, is dead.

The veteran actor, who featured in many Yoruba movies in the ’80s and ’90s, was said to have died on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Sources close to the actor revealed that he died at his residence located at Ile-Alli area, along the Apete-Arola Road in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

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A family source, however, revealed to newsmen that the actor has been sick for a while and he could not survive the undisclosed ailment.

The source added that the deceased would be buried today.

Arigbabuwo until his death was the Public Relations Officer of the Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Arigbabuwo was best known for his active role in Ogborielemosho and Bashorun Gaa.

Apart from acting, the multitalented actor and dancer also sing especially Yoruba traditional music and panegyrics.

Adeoye Faith

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