Yoruba Film Actor Adeshina Okiki Dies In Car Crash

The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Yoruba film actor Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as ‘Janmole’, who died in an auto crash on Monday.

Confirming the development on Tuesday, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, paid tribute to the late actor via his Instagram page.

According to Mr Latin, the actor succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash, which ultimately claimed his life. In his tribute, he prayed for the peaceful repose of Adeshina’s soul and asked God to grant strength and comfort to his family, friends and colleagues during the difficult period.

“May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace. May God grant his family, friends and colleagues the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. He will be greatly missed. Amen,” he wrote.

Janmole’s death comes nearly four years after he narrowly escaped a fire incident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

His demise has triggered tributes from fellow actors, filmmakers and fans, who have expressed grief over the loss.

As a comic actor, he was known for his humorous roles in Yoruba film projects, including Agunbaniro, Ìyàwó Asante and Ọgbọ́n Inu.