Veteran Yoruba actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Toyosi Arigbabuwo has reportedly passed on after a long battle with an undisclosed illness.

The Yoruba film star died yesterday evening at his residence located at Ile-Alli area, along the Apete-Arola Road in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Until his death, Arigbabuwo was the Public Relations Officer of the Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Abdulwaheed Amoo, the Chairman, Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs confirmed the news of his death. 

"Yes, he died yesterday. He died as a devout Muslim. Despite his busy schedules, he dedicated part of his life to Islam. He was the Public Relations Officer of the Apete-Awotan-Ayegun Muslim community until he died. He is a humble person. The last information available to me is that he would be buried at 12.00 p.m. today at Muslim cemetery located at Onigbaketun, along the Apete-Awotan-Akufo Road," he said.

Toyosi Arigbabuwo was popular for his roles in some movies including 'Ogborielemosho' and 'Bashorun Gaa.'