Famous Yoruba movie actor, Dejo Tunfulu, has died. He died at the age of 50.
His death was announced by his acting colleague, Kunle Afod, in a recent Instagram post.
While announcing his death, Afod shared a photo of the actor on his page and wrote: “You posted this few days ago Dejo Haaaaaaaaa.
“This is so sad.
“Pressy Tunfulu Daddy Junior Still can’t believe this dejomania.”
Though the cause of his death remains unknown but his fellow actors and fans have paid tribute to him.
Famous radio presenter, Adeyemi Olabode, wrote on his Facebook page: “I saw the post about your demise and hurriedly called your line so you can debunk the ‘April fool’ news, but alas! Your son picked it.”
“You were so kind and down to earth.
“You are one of the few I do lean on in the entertainment industry. I cannot do without disturbing you with my weekly BC messages on Whatsapp. So we would not be able to speak again Egbon.
“So our plans won’t be again? Rest in peace Dejo Tunfulu.”
Tunfulu started acting at a young age featuring in a television programme ‘Theatre Omode’. He played the role of Dejo in his first film, Aje ni Iya mi.
Later, he joined Akuko Gagara Theatre Group and Kolawole International Theatre Group and made an appeared in Apere Ijongbon.
He became popular after he acted in in Omo Oran, a film that featured veteran actor Fatai Adetayo.
