Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba
(Engr.) Gbenga Daniel has expressed shock on the passing of veteran
actor, Chef Adebayo Faleti who he described as a rare gem; an
uncommon individual.
In his message, Otunba Daniel stated
that late Chief Faleti was a man of many parts who equally excelled
in his career as a poet, journalists, writer, translator, broadcaster
and TV exponent.
According to Daniel, late Chief Adebayo
Faleti's had always been in the forefront for the promotion of Yoruba
Culture and tradition. "His undying passion for the development
and uplift of Yoruba values could only be described in the
superlatives. He was a celebrated artist and an astute
administrator".
"Late Chief Adebayo' s death was a
great loss to the nation particularly the entire Yorubaland but his
life and works will continue to be reference points in our national
history". Adebayo Faleti, who died on Saturday, July 22, at
the University College Hospital Ibadan was popular for his role in
Mainframe’s Saworoide.'
He also acted in several other movies
after Saworoide. He was also popular for being the translator of the
Nigerian national anthem decades ago.
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