Popular veteran Actor John Adewumi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede has died at the age of 69.
He died today Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo. He is survived by wife and children.
Reports has it that the Ede, Osun State born actor who ventured into acting in 1974 died on Tuesday at his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area, Osogbo, Osun State.
Oloyede who had his tutelage under late Oyin Adejobi, featured in many movies that include ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ that made him popular and others.
Tafa Oloyede who was born on 19th November, 1952 is hardly seen in movies these days; a development that stands as a source of worry to his fans.
Confirming the incident, General Secretary, Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Osun Branch, Ademola Oyedokun, said the actor died at his Arowomole residence in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
