Famous Nollywood actor, John Adewunmi, also known as Tafa Oloyede, is dead. He died at the age of 69.
According to Ranny Shitta-Bey, former President, Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP), Lagos State, Tafa Oloyede died recently at his residence in Arowomole, Kajola Area, Oshogbo after a brief illness.
He has been buried according to muslim rites.
Tafa Oloyede ventured into acting in 1974. He learnt his trade under late Oyin Adejobi and he featured in many movies which include but not limited to ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun Adedigba’ and ‘Akanji Oniposi.’
He is survived by wife and children.
