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🕊️ YORUBA NOLLYWOOD MÕURNS AS VETERAN ACTOR ELEGBEJE ADO PASSES AWAY

The Yoruba movie industry has been thrõwn into mõurning following the d3ath of veteran actor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, after a brief îllness.

The sãd news was announced by fellow Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, while Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards, confirmed that the respected actor passed away on Monday.

For over two decades, Elegbeje Ado entertained millions of fans with unforgettable roles as kings, chiefs, elders, and other traditional characters in Yoruba movies. He appeared in popular films including Ageku Abela, Oko Abiku, and Kadara Mi, earning the love and respect of movie lovers across Nigeria.

In 2024, the late actor revealed that he had answered God's call to ministry, stepped away from secular acting, and dedicated his life to Christian filmmaking. He later produced his first gospel movie, Egberun Odun (One Thousand Years), marking a new chapter in his life of faith and service.

His passing is another pãinful lõss for the Yoruba film industry, but his remarkable contributions and inspiring journey will continue to live on in the hearts of many.

🕊️ Kindly join millions of fans in honoring this Nollywood legend by dropping a heartfelt "Rest in Peace, Baba Elegbeje Ado" in the comments.

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