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Presidential campaigner of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness implicit the decease of seasoned actor, Kola Oyewo, describing him arsenic a legendary thespian whose contributions to African theatre volition ne'er beryllium forgotten.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that the histrion died on Friday. The quality of his passing was announced by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo.
Reacting to the development, Atiku, successful a connection connected his X grip connected Saturday, said, “I americium profoundly saddened by the passing of Dr. Kola Oweyo, a legendary thespian and student of African drama.
“His iconic relation arsenic King Lapite successful the timeless “Saworoide” immortalised his immense endowment and teachings.
“A large void has been near successful Theatre Arts.
“He volition beryllium sorely missed by lovers of African stories worldwide.
“I articulation his household and fans successful mourning this exceptional dramatist and teacher of societal conscience. May his psyche remainder successful peace.”
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