Veteran Actor Jimi Solanke Dies At 81, Tinubu Mourns
A veteran actor, and folk singer, Jimi Solanke, is dead.
The legendary poet and playwright died on Monday at the age of 81.
He was said to have died while being rushed from his country home at Ipara Remo in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan when he succumbed to the cold hand of death.
Chief Solanke was said to have been in and out of hospital from December until he died on Monday morning.
Hon Dickson Awolaja representing Remo North State Constituency at the state Assembly confirmed the exit of the highly gifted artiste to our Correspondent.
Hon Awolaja said “I got wind of the demise of Pa Jimi Solanke not long ago. His death is no doubt another big loss to us in Remo North and Ogun State as a whole given his worthy contributions to the development of our dear nation. May his soul rest in peace”.
He is known for Kongi’s Harvest, Sango, Shadow Parties, and many more. He is also referred to as Uncle Jimi.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Musician.
Baba Solanke was an actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, and playwright.
President Tinubu described him as one of the finest of Nigeria’s creative artists and bastion of our cherished mores and cultural heritage.
The President condoles with the Solanke family and all those who mourn this painful loss while praying for the peaceful repose of the beloved departed.
