Another Veteran Nollywood Actor Dies

Confirming the death of another Nollywood star, Yekini Oyedele, popularly known as Baba Legba on Monday, September 7th, Adejumo Boisala Emmanuel on her Facebook page.

According to the Facebook page: “Alhaji Yekini Oyedele popularly known as Babalegba died in the early hours of Monday (midnight precisely)

“He was a friend of the family and was a supporter of my father till his death. He was called Sunday Ikubolaje before he went to Mecca and he converted to a Muslim..

“Personally, he contributed a lot to my success too.May your soul rest in perfect peace, baba.”

Before his death, Baba Legba was popularly known for playing comic roles along with Baba Sala.