One of the pioneers of the Yoruba movie industry in Nigeria, Mr. Alfred Rotimi otherwise known as ‘Ilu Venture’, has passed away.
The talented actor and filmmaker who has featured in dozens of movies was said to have died on Wednesday night after a brief battle with an undisclosed sickness at his Abeokuta, Ogun State residence.
“In a statement confirming his death, a member of the Abeokuta chapter of TAMPAN wrote: “It saddens me to announce the untimely death of our beloved colleague Hon. Alfred Rotimi Popoola aka Ilu Venture. After brief sickness yesterday 27th Feb., 2019.
There will be a short memorial service at St Jude Cathedral, Church, Iberekodo, Abeokuta by 12:00noon on February 28th. In order to give him last respect we planned to join the family at Lantoro Mortuary by 10am tomorrow from where we will move to the church. May his soul rest in peace! Ilu oooo digba ooo se
Signed: His Excellency Comrade Owolabi Ajasa jp, Femisolajaismyname* PRS Ogun State TAMPAN.”