Renowned Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede, has sadly passed away, as announced by his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. The news of his demise was shared by fellow actors, including Foluke Daramola, who posted on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!”
Oladimeji Peter, another actor, also took to Facebook to express his condolences, sharing a heartfelt tribute to Olorungbede. He wrote, “It is Sad to hear you are gone. As an Actor, you gave me courage; you were the first director to invite me to a movie location and pay me, not just that alone, my feeding and personal accommodation were settled without stress. How will I write up my stories in this industry and slide your name, EGBON???? Ko possible. Through you, I met a lot and learned so much from you. Good night, Boss man.”
According to reports, Olorungbede had been battling illness for some time and was placed on life support days before his passing. His death has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a talented actor and director. Olorungbede’s contributions to the Yoruba movie industry will be deeply missed, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the stories he helped bring to life on screen.
