One of the pioneers of Yoruba movie industry, especially Abeokuta’s chapter, Alfred Rotimi is dead. The talented actor who has featured in dozens of movies was said to have passed away last night after a brief battle with undisclosed illness.
In a statement exclusively obtained by Zebra News, it revealed that, the sudden death of Honourable Alfred Rotimi Popoola aka Ilu Venture, was a huge loss and will be buried in his home town today.
The statement read thus: “It saddens me to announce the untimely death of our beloved colleague Hon. Alfred Rotimi Popoola aka Ilu Venture.
After brief sickness yesterday 27th Feb., 2019. There will be a short memorial service at St Jude Cathedral, Church, Iberekodo, Abeokuta by 12:00noon tomorrow. In order to give him last respect we planned to join the family at Lantoro Mortuary by 10am tomorrow from where we will move to the church.
May his soul rest in peace! Ilu oooo digba ooo se! Signed: His Excellency Comrade Owolabi Ajasa jp
Femisolajaismyname PRS Ogun State TAMPAN”.
Source: YorubaMovieGist
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