Veteran Actor Prof Kola Oyewo Dies At 80
Nigeria’s entertainment and academic communities are in mourning following the death of veteran actor and scholar, Professor Adekola Akangbe Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Professor Kola Oyewo.
The 80-year-old was confirmed dead yesterday by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, in a Facebook message celebrating his father’s life and contributions.
Adetoyese described his father as a man whose life was marked by “love, wisdom, strength and kindness,” while also expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
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“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved father,” he stated.
Furthermore he opined that although the family is grieving, but they remained grateful for the life Professor Oyewo lived and the impact he made on countless individuals.
According to him, the late actor’s legacy would continue through memories shared by family, friends, colleagues, and admirers whose lives he influenced.
Adetoyese also appealed for prayers and support for the family during the mourning period, noting they are celebrating a life dedicated to service, learning, and the arts.
Professor Oyewo was widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s leading figures in theatre and performing arts, earning respect both as an accomplished actor and as an academic.
Over several decades, he contributed significantly to the development and preservation of Yoruba theatre.
He also helped promote Nigerian culture through his work on stage, screen, and in the classroom.
Meanwhile the funeral arrangements will be communicated by the family at a later date.
By Abdulbaqi Jibreel Ajao
