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When news broke out in the latter part of yesterday, that Fadeyi Oloro was dead it was devastating news to the movie industry.
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The veteran Yoruba actor popularises the Yoruba film industry.
Here’s a quick rundown about who he was.
He was born on September 15, 1957, in Igbara Odo.
Before rising to stardom in the cinema world. He was aged 66, At the time of his death.
He made his first movie titled “Arelu” in the late 80s which was the movie that made him rise to prominence. Before a searing in over 100-more movies before his death on the 7th of March 2023
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The veteran actor attended St Paul Catholic School, Ekiti State, for his elementary education before proceeding to Timmy Agbale Grammar School for his secondary education.
He played the herbalist and antagonist role Throughout his days in the movie industry and was recognized for his oratory skills in reciting the Yoruba incantations.
He was often termed a wicked person in real life. Which isn’t so.
Fadeyi Oloros’ real names are Ojo Arowosafe.
He was married to a wife and children.
This comes at a time when the industry has also lost popular actress Orisabunmi in a month. Fans across the movie world continue to wish his family the fortitude to bear the loss
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