April 26, (THEWILL)- Nollywood actor in the Yoruba-speaking genre, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, better known as Ogunjimi, has passed away.
His death was announced by a colleague, Kunle Afod, in a post on his Instagram page. The cause of his death is, however, yet to be revealed.
Since January 2024, Nollywood has lost more than eight actors, including John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, aka Sisi Quadri.
Others who lost their lives include Olofa Ina, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Saratu Gidado, and Ethel Ekpe.
These deaths have prompted the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to announce a four-day fasting and prayer session with Jerry Eze, the Streams of Joy International founder, against deaths in Nollywood.
Rollas said, “Actors cannot continue to die like chickens,” adding that prayers are needed to avert more deaths in the industry.
He urged Nollywood actors and their supporters to join the programme to deal with this ugly reproach.
The prayer session will be held at the M & M Center in Garki, Abuja, from May 2 to 5, 2024.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
