The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Nollywood actor and comedian Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as ‘Janmole’.
News of his passing emerged after an Ibadan-based radio station, Success FM, announced the development in a Facebook post.
The radio station wrote: “Heartbreaking news hits the Yoruba movie industry as multi-talented actor, filmmaker, and comedian Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as Janmole, has reportedly passed away.”
The statement also conveyed condolences to his family, friends, the people of Okeho, and the wider Nollywood community.
Also, Bolaji ‘Mr Latin’ Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced the actor’s death in an Instagram post.
The association’s leader disclosed that the theatre practitioner died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Mr Latin offered prayers for the late actor, asking for peaceful rest and divine comfort for the grieving family.
“May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.
“May God grant his family, friends, and colleagues the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. He will be greatly missed. Amen.”
As of the time of this report, the cause of his death had not been confirmed.
News of his reported death has shocked many fans, particularly as it comes more than a year after he survived a serious accident.
His recovery at the time had given hope to many who feared for his life.
His passing also marks another sad moment in the Yoruba movie industry as it follows the recent deaths of Patrick Okoye and veteran Yoruba actor Fesogboye Oyewole, adding to a difficult period for the industry.
The actor was well known for his roles in Yoruba-language films and had recently ventured into TikTok content creation, where he amassed thousands of followers.
His movie credits include ‘Agunbaniro’, ‘Ìyàwó Asante’, and ‘Ọgbọ́n Inu’.
