JUST IN: Toyin Majekodunmi, Ace Yoruba Actress Dies
The Yoruba movie industry has recorded its first death of 2017 as one of its own, Toyin Majekodunmi, died today.
The veteran actress, popularly known as Iya Kike in Yoruba movie circles, did on Monday.
The cause of her death is not yet officially announced.
Married to a fellow actor, Solomon Majekodunmi aka ‘Baba Kekere’, the news of her death was shared by actress and movie producer, Bimbo Success.
Repeated calls to her husband were not answered but a top Yoruba actress
The late Mrs Majekodunmi featured in numerous Yoruba movies alongside her husband Solomon Majekodunmi-stage name ‘Baba Kekere.’
Prior to her moving to acting full time, she worked with the Lagos state Government under the Ministry of Information many years ago.
She is described by her colleagues as a very jovial woman who accommodated everyone irrespective of religious background. May her gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.
The Yoruba movie industry has recorded its first death of 2017 as one of its own, Toyin Majekodunmi, died today.
The veteran actress, popularly known as Iya Kike in Yoruba movie circles, did on Monday.
The cause of her death is not yet officially announced.
Married to a fellow actor, Solomon Majekodunmi aka ‘Baba Kekere’, the news of her death was shared by actress and movie producer, Bimbo Success.
Repeated calls to her husband were not answered but a top Yoruba actress
The late Mrs Majekodunmi featured in numerous Yoruba movies alongside her husband Solomon Majekodunmi-stage name ‘Baba Kekere.’
Prior to her moving to acting full time, she worked with the Lagos state Government under the Ministry of Information many years ago.
She is described by her colleagues as a very jovial woman who accommodated everyone irrespective of religious background. May her gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.
