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Top Yoruba actor Alfred Rotimi Popoola reportedly dies after brief illness in Ogun state

The Nollywood industry has once again been thrown into turmoil after a member of the Yoruba movie sector passed away. Veteran actor Honourable Alfred Rotimi Popoola has reportedly passed away.

It was gathered that the actor who is also known as Ilu Venture had reportedly died on the night of Wednesday, February 27.

Popoola who resided in Abeokuta, Ogun state had died after a brief illness. It was reported that the veteran would be laid to rest this Thursday, February 28.

A statement announcing the sad incident had been made available by the Abeokuta chapter of Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producer's Association of Nigeria.

Yoruba Actor Alfred Rotimi Popoola

Top Yoruba actor Alfred Rotimi Popoola dies after brief illness Source: YourubaMovieGist
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The statement revealed that a memorial service would be held at St Jude Cathedral Church in Iberekodo. It was also stated that the event would take place around 12 noon.

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“It saddens me to announce the untimely death of our beloved colleague *Hon. Alfred Rotimi Popoola aka Ilu Venture*. After brief sickness today *27th Feb., 2019.* There will be a short memorial service at St Jude Cathedral Church, Iberekodo, Abeokuta by 12:00noon tomorrow.

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*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."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that another actor in the Yoruba industry had passed away this year, on January, 21. The young actor Ishow Larry had been a makeup artist before he decided to act.

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