Legendary Nigerian Actor Jimi Solanke Dies at 81

Legendary poet and playwright, Jimi Solanke, is dead.

The veteran actor and folk singer, died on Monday, February 5 at the age of 81.

The Nation learnt that Chief Solanke died while being rushed to Babcock University Teaching Hospital.

He was said to have been in and out of hospital from December until he died in the early hours of today.

Hon Dickson Awolaja, representing Remo North State Constituency in Ogun State House of Assembly confirmed his death on Monday afternoon.

Hon Awolaja said: “I got wind of the demise of Pa Jimi Solanke not long ago.

“His death is, no doubt, another big loss to us in Remo North and Ogun State as a whole, given his worthy contributions to the development of our dear nation.

“May his soul rest in peace.”