Kola Oyewo, Veteran Nollywood Actor, Dies at 80

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His demise was confirmed in an Instagram post on Friday by a younger colleague in the industry, Kunle Afod. He wrote, “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. “His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. “Rest well, sir. Your work lives on. Related News Inside quiet subscriber exodus rocking pay-TV giants Benriffs drives home SUV as Kiekie Unscripted winner Actresses need more than beauty to survive in Nollywood — Mo Bewa Born on March 27, 1946, in Oba-Ile, Osun State, Oyewo began his acting career in 1964 with the Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group. He later became one of the most recognised figures in Yoruba theatre and Nigerian film. He was widely known for his portrayal of Odewale in Ola Rotimi’s play, “The Gods Are Not to Blame,” a role that earned him recognition across the African theatre scene. Details later… Adekunle Sulaimon Adekunle, a fellow of Data and Solutions Journalism, has over four years experience with competences in data journalism and investigations.