Tafa Oloyede’s bio: age, death, is he related to Ebun Oloyede?
Tafa Oloyede’s biography: age, passing, is he connected to Ebun Oloyede?
The Nigerian film sector faced another sorrow with the passing of veteran actor Tafa Oloyede.
As per the information shared by Nollywood actor Ademola Oyedokun, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Osun Branch, he disclosed that Tafa Oloyede passed away at his residence in the Arowomole area of Osogbo, the capital of Osun state, at the age of 69.
Even though Tafa Oloyede may not be a familiar face in Yoruba films today, he was nonetheless one of the esteemed individuals in the industry who made significant contributions in earlier times, acting alongside notable figures like veteran actor Baba Wande.
The announcement of Tafa Oloyede’s demise has generated responses both online and offline, with colleagues and fans offering their final tributes to the icon.
To discover more about Tafa Oloyede, continue perusing this article.
Profile Overview
Real name
John Adewunmi
Commonly referred to as
Tafa Oloyede
Gender
Male
Date of birth
19 November 1952
Age
69 years old
Birthplace
Ede, Osun state
Current residence
Kajola, Arowomole, Osogbo, Osun state
Date of death
1st February 2022
Nationality
Nigerian
Marital status
Married
Occupation
Actor
Tafa Oloyede’s life story
His actual name is John Adewunmi, and he hailed from Ede, Osun state; however, there is no information available about his parents, though they are assumed to be natives of Osun state.
No specifics are available regarding his siblings, but Tafa Oloyede was a Nigerian by origin and celebrated his 69th birthday in November 2021.
Education
Tafa Oloyede completed his elementary and secondary education in Ede, Osun state.
Career
Records indicate that Tafa Oloyede began his acting journey in 1974 under the mentorship of the late Oyin Adejobi. Prior to his passing, Tafa Oloyede graced prominent films such as ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’, among others.
Is Tafa Oloyede connected to Ebun Oloyede?
The late Tafa Oloyede is not in any way related to fellow actor Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as Igwe Olaiya. While Tafa Oloyede hailed from Osun state, Ebun Oloyede is originally from Ogun state.
Personal Life
Tafa Oloyede was married and had children.
Passing
Tafa Oloyede passed away on Tuesday, the 1st of February 2022, in his residence located in Kajola, Osogbo area of Osun state.
Net Worth
No information is available on Tafa Oloyede’s net worth.
