Veteran Nollywood Actor, Yomi Obileye Is Dead

Not more than two months after the report of the passing away of veteran nollywood actor, Pa Kasumu, Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka has taken to instagram, to announce the departure of another popular Veteran Nollywood actor, identified as Yomi Obileye (Chief Daddy).

The deceased who died on Friday morning from an undisclosed ailment, became prominent in the movie scene, after he featured in Tade Ogidan’s movie, “Hostages” in 1997, and “Palace”, a soap opera which also featured actress, Liz Benson.

Late Yomi Olibleye, also played the role of "Chief daddy" in the popular nollywood movie titled; “Chief Daddy”.

Gbenga Adeyinka breaking the sad news, wrote on his Instagram page ;

“If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again”.

May the soul of the departed rest in peace.

See the Instagram post below;

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“If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. “ Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi OBILEYE . Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “HOSTAGES” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss

A post shared by Gbenga Adeyinka (@gbengaadeyinka1stgcon) on Apr 24, 2020 at 3:01am PDT