The Digest:
The curtain falls for a Nollywood legend, a figure who turned personal grief into a reason to return to the craft that defined him. Veteran actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, has died after a brief illness, as announced by colleague Kunle Afod.
Key Points:
- Veteran actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, known as Baba Gebu, has died.
- His passing was announced by fellow actor and producer Kunle Afod.
- He died on Tuesday, November 11, after a brief, undisclosed illness.
- Afod described him as a "great legend" in Nollywood.
- The actor had previously spoken about coping with the loss of his wife.
- He credited returning to acting with helping him avoid depression.
- His death marks the loss of a beloved comedic figure in Nigerian cinema.
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