Photos From Dejo Tunfulu’s Burial In Lagos

The remains of popular Yoruba comic actor, Kunle Adetokunbo popularly called Dejo Tunfulu, has been laid to rest in the Agbowa area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Adetokunbo’s death was confirmed on Friday.

He reportedly died Thursday night at the age of 49 after battling a brief illness..

Confirming his demise, The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin said “Yes, it is confirmed. He died in a hospital this morning. But I am yet to get full details of the incident.”

His colleague Kunle Afod had broken the news of his demise on social media while expressing shock on Friday morning.

“You posted this few days ago Dejo
Haaaaaaaaa
This is so sad

😭
Pressy
Tunfulu
Daddy Junior
Still can’t believe this
@dejomania,” he wrote.

Adetokunbo was born on May 31, 1972, in Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State.

His parents hailed from Ikija area of Abeokuta in Ogun.

He was known for “Hally The Drummer” (2016) and “Jide Jendo” (2020)

He shot into the limelight for his role in the movie titled, “Omo Oran”.

See photos from his funeral below.