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Famous for playing the role of a priestess with magical powers expressed in incantations and some other mysterious manifestations which had endeared her to her fans for many years, late Folake Aremu, popularly known as ‘Orishabunmi’, rose to fame in the 1980s when she starred in the TV series ‘Arelu’, alongside her ex-husband, the late veteran actor Jimoh Aliu.
Orishabunmi first appeared in a stage play was ‘Ori Ma Binu’, but her role as Orishabunmi in ‘Arelu’ made her a household name in the industry. Some of her iconic roles include; ‘Asabi’ in Oluwerimagboojo” and the priestess in ‘Ayanmo Eda’.
Jide Kosoko, Yemi Shodimu pay tribute to late Orishabunmi
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Jide Kosoko on Wednesday mourned the late Actress, Folake Aremu, popularly known as “Orishabunmi” who died late Tuesday, aged 61.
Kosoko while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday described the late actress as a very jovial fellow who always concealed her anger to make peace with people around her.
He lauded Orishabunmi’s numerous contributions to the development of the entertainment industry.
“Folake did her best, fought and conquered as far as I am concerned. Her contributions to the growth of the entertainment industry can’t be erased, we cannot forget her so soon.
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Veteran actress, Folake Aremu, more popularly known as Orisabunmi is dead. She died early this morning in her house in Akure, Ondo State. The cause of death is unknown.
Her death is coming a few months after her husband, veteran actor, Chief Jimoh Aliu, otherwise known as Aworo, died.
Orisabunmi who plied her trade in the Yoruba movie industry was well known from the 80s when she began acting, for her roles as a priestess, pacifist or the good witch.
Born in 1960, in Ilu Ola, Kwara state, Orisabunmi never attended university.
The veteran actress was discovered by her ex-husband in the 80s while working as a teacher in Kwara state and expressed his interest in her.
She went to Ilu Ola Primary School and Secondary Commercial College.
She never attended university.
The veteran actress was discovered by her ex-husband, Aliu, in the 80s while working as a teacher in Kwara State.
Aliu had first noticed her and expressed his interest in her.
After visiting him on set, Orisabunmi decided to try a role in a movie he was producing. He found that she was gifted and gradually introduced her to the movie world.
She later appeared in movies produced by Aworo.
She first appeared on a stage play called “Ori Ma Binu” but it was her role as “Orisabunmi” in “Arelu” that shot her to the limelight in the 80s.
Veteran Yoruba actress, Orisabunmi, is dead
Orisabunmi achieved fame in the 80s when she starred in the TV series Arelu.
She was 60.
The Kwara born thespian’s death comes only months after the death of her ex-husband Jimoh Aliu, better known as Aworo, who died on September 17, 2020.
They were married for 36 years.
The President of the Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, confirmed she died on Tuesday night. Another senior TAMPAN member, Tunde Ola-Yusuff, also broke the news of her death in a
Orisabunmi was famous for playing the role of a priestess with magical powers expressed in incantations and some other mysterious manifestations and these have endeared her to many viewers for many years.