By Akinwale Kasali
This is not the best of times for the Nation’s Creative Industry, popularly known as Nollywood. It has, once again, lost one of its veteran and popular Actors, Yemi Adeyemi.
The Late Adeyemi was best known for his role in one of Wale Adenuga’s Production Series, Super Story, where he played the cast of Suara.
The interpretation of his role in the sitcom made him become a household name.
His demise has come as a shock to his theming fans, admirers and family.
Breaking the news of his demise was notable theatre practitioner, academic and critic, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, who announced his death on late Monday night via his social media platform.
Husseini noted that Chief Adeyemi passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
“I have been reliably informed that veteran actor Chief Yemi Adeyemi aka Suara has transited.
“Popular as Suara, Chief Adeyemi rode to prominence playing Suara in the long rested ‘Oh Father, Oh Daughter’ series of the hugely popular Super Story stories by Wale Adenuga Productions.
“Baba Suara as some of us his younger colleagues simply called him, reportedly “acted out” this Sunday. Journey well Baba Suara. You will be sorely missed. Odigba Sir. Journey Well…..”
In the Production Series where he acted as Suara, he was paired with veteran sizzling actress, Sola Sobowale for her role as Toyin Tomato.
In the Sitcom, Suara was having an extra marital affair with Toyin Tomato till he left his House and family and moved in with his concubine, though he later regretted his action and retraced his steps like the prodigal Son after losing everything he worked and Laboured for.
Though, the cause of the actor’s death is yet to be announced by family member.
He will be sorely missed by colleagues, friends, families and well wishers, mostly for his distinct interpret of roles.
