JUST IN: Veteran actor, Tafa Oloyede is dead

Popular Nigerian Actor John Adewunmi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede has died at the age of 69.

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 theatre training under the late Oyin Adejobi, featured in many movies such as ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ that made him popular.

Tafa Oloyede who was born on 19th November 1952 is hardly seen in movies these days; a development that stood as a source of worry to his fans.

He is survived by his wife and children.