The Chairman, Abuja chapter of the
Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Agility Onwura, on Sunday expressed
sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare.
Mr. Bakare passed on in the early hours
of Saturday at 65 due to respiratory disorder.
Mr. Onwura, while reacting to the sad
news, told the News Agency of Nigeria that Mr. Bakare’s demise was
a big loss to the entertainment industry and Nollywood in particular.
He said “we received the news of his
death with sadness.
“He died when the wealth of his
experience and contribution was most needed in the industry.
“However, nobody can question God
since death is a debt everyone will have to pay some day.”
The AGN boss added that solace should
be drawn from the fact that the late artiste lived a fulfilled life
as a professional and role model to many.
He, therefore, prayed that God would
grant the family of the late icon the fortitude to bear the loss,
while urging them to draw inspirations from his life.
Born on November 26, 1953, Mr. Bakare
was a veteran actor who was well known for the major role he played
in Nollywood, especially the Yoruba movie industry in Nigeria.
He was known as Chief Koko by many of
his fans, a name that emanated from the role he played as
‘troublesome landlord’ in the TV Series, ‘Koko Close’.
During his time as an active actor, he
took part in so many block-buster movies and soaps, notable among
them was the popular “Papa Ajasco and Company” by Wale Adenuga.
Media reports indicated that Mr. Bakare
was recently discharged from University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan
before his demise.
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