Veteran Nollywood Actor, Chief Deji Akinremi Olofaina, Passes on: “May His Soul Rest in Peace”

• Renowned Yoruba actor chief Deji Akinremi, popularly known as Olofaina, has been announced dead
• The sad news was brought on social media by the deceased's colleague Saidi Balogun, who shared a few details with his followers
• Netizens and fans of the late veteran have since reacted to the heartbreaking news as they sent their condolences

Yoruba Nollywood veteran Chief Deji Akinremi, popularly known as Olofaina, has passed away.

A colleague of the deceased, Saidi Balogun, conveyed the news in a heartfelt message on social media.

Sharing a picture of the late legend, Saidi wrote:

"Good Night Legend Chief Deji Akinremi (Olofa Ina) RIP."

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Additional details about the tragic passing of the actor will be shared on Legit.ng.

See the announcement below:

Netizens mourn Chief Deji Akinremi

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

dada.taiwo2:

"Chai! This one pain me gan. This baba use to bring out the beauty of Yoruba in all his movies. RIP baba Olofa ina."

omo_osho12:

"Baba Yoruba I will surely miss your big proverb thanks for you do, I learned a lot from you good night baba."

arunarh:

"Chai….the Generation are leaving Rest in Peace papi."

taf_olans:

"Rest on Baba, may God Almighty forgive your sins and grant you Aljanah Firdaus."

jumoke_george:

"OMG , sleep well egbon mi. May God grant you easy passage and peaceful rest."

mustiphasholagbade:

"Inalilahi Wahina ilahi Rojihun. May Allah forgive all his shortcomings Amen."

akanji_of_lagos:

"Hmmmmmm awaiye malu osi gbogbowa lanlo….baba ki olorun bawa teyinsi afefe rere."

empresswande:

"Bless him…..may God rest him peacefully and forgive his shortcomings Amen…..I loved him."

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queentuns_07:

"Waoh, may God rest his soul in eternity. We'll miss you greatly."

Saint Obi, Murphy Afolabi, other Nigerian celebrities who died in 2023

In 2023, several notable individuals from Nigeria's vibrant entertainment industry sadly departed this world, leaving their fans and families in pain and agony.

Legit.ng honoured their legacies and the impactful contributions they made during their time.

On May 7, 2023, seasoned film producer and actor Obinna Nwafor, also known as Saint Obi, died at 57. The actor died after a protracted struggle with an undisclosed illness. He was laid to rest on August 18, 2023, in his hometown, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo state.

Source: Legit.ng