Veteran Yoruba Actor Fadeyi Oloro Dies @66

Fadeyi Oloro

Veteran Yoruba actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, has passed away.

According to reports, the actor died on Tuesday evening after losing a battle with a protracted illness. He was reported to have struggled with the illness for a long period of time.

The Ekiti-born actor, who rose to prominence during the 80s and late 90s for his trademarked herbalist character had last month, through his daughter, Bidemi Oliwafunke on an Instagram live session with popular OAP Daddy Freeze, begged Nigerians for help after the actor was served a six-month eviction notice over unpaid rent.

Fadeyi was one of the best on-screen villains in the Yoruba movie industry, known for his darkened face and use of guns to settle disputes.