Kunle Afolayan, a Nigerian movie
star and film producer, has joined other celebrities to mourn the death of
Samuel Akinpelu, veteran actor better known as Alabi Yellow.
The veteran actor reportedly
passed away at his home in Ikorodu area of Lagos state on Sunday.
His death came months after he
was diagnosed with stroke following the demise of his wife.
Esther Ajayi, a philanthropist
better known as Iya Adura, was said to have placed the actor on N10 million
lifeline in April, to aid his recovery.
His death has, however, drawn
tributes from several celebrities, with many commending him for his various
roles in the development of Yoruba movies.
Joining others to mourn the
veteran actor, Afolayan took to his social media page to pen an emotional
tribute, saying he had always wanted to feature alongside him in movies.
“I just wish I knew how to relate
with death and human demise but the honest truth is that, I don’t,” he wrote on
his Instagram page.
“I have always wanted to work
with the veteran Alabi Yellow since TK and I discussed having him in a film
titled ‘Dog on a lion’s trail’ over 15 years ago.
“However, the project didn’t take
off for some reason. Reconnecting and working with the veterans in the industry
is something I am passionate about, hence my featuring the likes of Papalolo,
Baba Eda, Baba Gebu, Aderupoko and the late Alabi Yellow in Mokalik. I believe
his sojourn in life has fully fulfilled the essence of why he was created.
“On behalf of the entire Golden
Effects team, we hope the Almighty grants his entire family the grace and
fortitude to bear this huge loss. Ki Olorun fi orun ke won. Ase.”
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