Veteran Nigerian actor, Yomi Obileye, is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Yomi Obileye has died. Reports claim Yomi Obileye died in the early hours of Saturday, April 24, 2020 from an undisclosed ailment.

Popular comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka shared on his social media platform announcing his death. Read his tribute below.

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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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Obileye was popular for his role in Tade Ogidan’s movie, ‘Hostages’ in 1997, and ‘Palace’, a soap opera which featured Liz Benson, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Dayo Adeneye, Jide Alabi, Tunji Bamishigbin.