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Olofa Ina passed away on Thursday at the age of 73 in an
undisclosed hospital at Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The cause of his death is, however, yet to be ascertained.
However, the chairman of the association, Marufudeen Lawal,
said the actor died after battling a prolonged illness “for four months”.
Speaking with NAN in Osogbo on Friday, Lawal said the late
actor would be missed for his exceptional abilities and qualities.
The chairman of the state’s TAMPAN, the umbrella body of
Yoruba actors and filmmakers, said the death was a rude shock to the
association’s members.
“He died about 7p.m. in a hospital in Ife,” he said.
“Four months back, the deceased called me and said that he
was ill. I prayed for him and told him to carry me and the association along.
“I have told his relatives to let me know the plans for his
burial.”
Lawal said that Aderemi showed good examples for
up-and-coming actors and actresses.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the actor. He also
prayed that God would grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Olofa Ina was born on May 15, 1950, in Ede, Osun state.
He initially worked as a grade II officer with the ministry
of works and transport in Ibadan — from 1970 to 1977.
Olofa Ina later retired into full-time theatre arts practice
in 1980 and founded a theatre group after his name, ‘The Olofa Ina Theatre
Group’.
The group pioneered the staging of epical histories of
Yoruba warlords from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The actor contributed to several television productions,
including ‘Odetedo,’ ‘Lakaaye,’ ‘Kogun Maja,’ and ‘Ade Oba’.
Olofa Ina was known for showcasing his impeccable talent and
expertise in Yoruba proverbs and idioms.
Aderemi was also known as Sobaloju of Edeland.
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