Veteran Nollywood actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as “Sule Suebebe,” has passed away.
The Yoruba actor died on Wednesday after several months of battling a protracted illness.
The news of his death was announced by popular Ibadan-based cleric and philanthropist, Ademola Amusan, also known as “Agbala Gabriel,” on his Facebook page, “Agbala Gabriel Global Page.”
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Amusan, the founder of Agbala Gabriel Apostolic Church, wrote, “It’s a pity, Baba Suebebe died at the hospital this morning. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amusan has been instrumental in raising funds for Adewunmi’s medical bills and, in 2023, provided him with a new house.
Sule Suebebe, a renowned comic actor, featured in over 100 movies and was best known for his roles in “Suku Suku Bam Bam” (2004) and “Ago Kan Oru” (2003).
Besides acting, he was also an MC, TV presenter, and had a YouTube channel, Suebebe TV, where he produced films promoting Yoruba culture and language.