Veteran Yoruba actor, Mr. John Adewumi popularly known as ‘Tafa Oloyede’ is dead.
The General Secretary of Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Osun State, Mr Ademola Oyedokun confirmed the death of the veteran actor to The Nation.
It was learnt that he died in his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo. The cause of death wasn’t revealed.
With co-actors like Baba Wande, Iya Osogbo, etc, Tafa Oloyede started his career in 1974 under the tutelage of the late Oyin Adejobi. He featured in many movies that include: ‘ Iya Olobi; Orogun Adedigba; Ile Iwosan; Kootu Asipa (Ashipa’s Court); Iyekan Soja; Kuye’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ and others that made him very popular.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.