BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Tafa Oloyede Is Dead

By Akinwale Kasali

Nollywood has lost another veteran actor of Yoruba genre, John Adewunmi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede.

The Veteran Actor was 69 years of age, and was said to have died in the early hours of today, February 1, 2022 at his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo, Osun State Capital.

The Ede, Osun State born actor ventured into acting in 1974 under the tutelage of late Oyin Adejobi.

He has featured in many movies that include ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ and others.

Born on 19th November, 1952, he was hardly seen in movies these days; a development that  was a source of worry to his fans.

Sources revealed that he died after a brief illness. He would be missed by colleagues who had always praised his interpretation of roles and was a role model to younger colleagues.