Olugbenga Abayomi Obileye, popularly known as Yomi Obileye, a Nollywood veteran actor, has died. He died in the early hours of Friday, April 24.
Comedian cum actor, Gbenga Adeyinka confirmed the news of passing away of the actor yesterday via his Instagram page. “If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again.
“Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi Obileye. Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch Hostages again. Sleep well egbon and may God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss,” he wrote.
He was the elder brother to Taiwo Obileye, broadcaster cum actor, known as Chief Daddy, a 2018 comedy drama with the same title, and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
Yomi Obileye was known for his role in Tade Ogidan’s 1997 movie, ‘Hostages’ and ‘Palace’, a soap opera that featured Liz Benson, Jab Adu, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Lai Ashadele, Lanre Balogun, Bukky Ajayi, Mohammed Danjuma, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Dayo Adeneye, Jide Alabi, Tunji Bamishigbin, et al.