Veteran Yoruba Actor,Chief Adedeji Aderemi, also known as Olofa Ina or Baba Olofa Ina is reportedly dead.
The news of his death was made public by his colleagues, including Saidi Balogun who mourned the passing of the aged actor.
Saidi Balogun wrote on his Instagram page: “Goodnight Legend Chief Adedeji Aderemi alias Olofa Ina”
The late actor was a well-known figure in Yoruba theatre and film circles today.
On May 15, 1950, he was born into the family of Late Chief AbdulSalam Aderemi and Late Madam Aisha Aderemi of the Jagun-Olukosi compound in Ede, Osun State, during the reign of Late Oba John Adetoyese Laoye, the then Timi of Ede Land.
Until his death, Chief Aderemi, aged 73 was the Sobaloju of Edeland
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