Ace Nollywood Actor, Ojo Arowosafe, Aka Fadeyi Oloro, Dies At 66 Of A Protracted Illness - Family Confirms Cause Of Death

The Nigerian movie industry has lost another veteran, Ojo Arowosafe, who is known popularly as Fadeyi Oloro. 

The Ekiti-born actor who rose to prominence for his trademarked wicked herbalist character in the 80s and late 90s Yoruba television series titled 'Arelu' died on Tuesday, after a protracted illness.

Fasunwon Bidemi Oluwafunke, the daughter of the deceased, confirmed the news to Nollygistv, adding that the late actor has been ill for over three years.

Mourning the late ace actor, another Nollywood actor, and comedian, Bayegun Oluwatoyin aka Woli Arole, shared via his social media handle said, “So happy I reached out to you sir, so happy we played our part, so happy we laughed together, so happy we were able to show our support. Rest in Peace the Legend ‘Fadeyi Oloro’.


'Fadeyi Oloro' was born on September 15, 1957, the veteran actor died at 66, and while shedding more light on her dad's death, Bidemi, said her dad was diagnosed with kidney-related ailments, among other things, from the University College Hospital (UCH).