Veteran Yoruba Actor, Tafa Oloyede, Is Dead

By Damilare Adeleye

A Yoruba actor, Mr John Adewuni, well known as Tafa Oloyede, is confirmed dead.

The actor of Osun origin died on Tuesday after a brief illness.

He started his acting carrier in 1974 and featured in many movies including 'Jaiyesimi', 'Ayanmo', 'Ekuro Oloja', and 'Akanji Oniposi'.

It was learnt that the actor died at his residence at Arowomole, in the Kajola area of Osogbo.

The deceased is survived by wife and children.