Veteran Yoruba actor, Olofa Ina dies at 73

Popular Nollywood Veteran Yoruba actor and film maker, Chief Adedeji Aderemi aka Olofa Ina is dead

The 73-year-old actor, in his lifetime, was well known in the contemporary Yoruba theatre industry.

The news of his death was announced by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, via his Instagram handle (@SaidiBalogun), on Thursday night.

He posted Olofa Ina’s picture with a caption “Goodnight legend Chief Deji Akinremi (Olofa Ina) RIP.”

Meanwhile, the cause of his death as of the time of filing this report cannot be ascertained.

Olofa Ina was born on May 15, 1950 and started professional acting in 1980 years after forming his theatre group.

He, however, had formed his acting group several years earlier.

The name of his acting group was Olofa Ina Theatre Group, and it was formed in 1972.

 

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