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Nollywood Mourns As Another Popular Actor Dies

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4 years ago

April 24, 2020

Death has once again snatched away a veteran Nollywood actor who died after battling with an unknown ailment.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Yomi Obileye is dead. It was gathered that the actor passed away on the morning of Friday, 24th of April, 2020 from a yet to be disclosed ailment.

Yomi Obileye was known for Tade Ogidan’s movie, Hostages in 1997.

Confirming his death, actor Gbenga Adeyinka took to his Instagram page and wrote:

“If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. “

“Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi OBILEYE . Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “HOSTAGES” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss.”

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“If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. “ Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi OBILEYE . Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “HOSTAGES” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss

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