Nollywood veteran, Olofa Ina is dead

Nollywood veteran, Olofa Ina is dead

Chief Adedeji Aderemi, also known as Olofa Ina or Baba Olofa Ina is reportedly dead. News of his death was made public by his colleagues, including Saidi Balogun who mourned the passing of the aged actor.

Saidi Balogun writes 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.

He began the Olofa Ina Theatre Group in 1972 with the likes of Erinfolamin, Dasofunjo, Gbolagade Akinpelu and the late Oyetunji of Esinnla.

Olofa Ina also produced a series of television productions including Odetedo, Lakaaye, Kogun Maja, and Ade Oba.