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  • The genesis of Baba Suwe illness – Toyin Adegbola

    The genesis of Baba Suwe illness – Toyin Adegbola

    Toyin Adegbola, popularly known as “Asewo To Re Mecca”, said that the death of “Baba Suwe” was sudden and least expected.

    Adegbola told NAN that though, he has been sick for some time, his death still came unexpected.

    “He has been sick, but I learnt that he was getting better. When one has been sick for a long time, coming out hale and hearty, is by God’s Grace.

    “The death of his wife was the genesis of his illness.

    “After the death of his wife, many people promised to assist him, which they did not redeem and that’s typical of Nigerians,” she said.

    Adegbola said that the late actor was very pleasant and jovial to work with.

    “I enjoyed working with him, because he was easy to work with.

    “Apart from being on stage, he always aimed at making people happy. He was keen about making everything comfortable,” she said.

    The comic actor died at the age of 63.

  • TAMPAN expresses shock over Baba Suwe’s death

    TAMPAN expresses shock over Baba Suwe’s death

    The Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Monday expressed shock over the death of Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as “Baba Suwe”.

    Damola Olatunji, the National Chairman, TAMPAN Guild of Directors, in a telephone interview in Ibadan, said that the vacuum created by Baba Suwe’s death would be difficult to fill.

    Olatunji said: “Who are we to question God? He was one of the greatest actors ever liveth.

    “He started his comedy in Nigeria with his “Awada Kerikeri in those days.

    “He was the king of comedy. He was able to put smiles on our faces through his craft.

    “My sincere condolence to the Omidina family.

    “We, at the TAMPAN Guild of Directors, sympathise with his entire family and pray to God to be with them in this trying time,” he said.

    “Baba Suwe” died at the age of 63.

    TAMPAN National President, Bolaji Amusan, had earlier confirmed the death of the actor, saying: “Yes, we lost Baba Suwe to the cold hands of death, it is unfortunate”.

  • You lifted me, Yomi Fabiyi writes touching tribute to Babu Suwe

    You lifted me, Yomi Fabiyi writes touching tribute to Babu Suwe

    Popular actor, Yomi Fabiyi has said that late veteran actor Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe gave him his first step in the movie industry.

    Yomi Fabiyi made this known in a tribute to the late actor on Instagram on Monday. He also described the deceased as his father.

    “You gave me the first step in this industry through this movie 20years ago. I don’t know how to start or how to approach you then but you discovered and encouraged me. And you prayed for me. You qualify as my father, you are my father and you played your fatherly role. No human is perfect but if anything you did, you gave this dream of mine a reality. You lifted me and I appreciate all your kindness.

    “Pressy, you said you will wait for me to return. You are the best person that laughs at my jokes even when they are not funny. You love and appreciate me jealously.

    “Go and rest sir, The King of Comedy, Baba Suwe, Omi ose tanikoko, oni pari esin. My number 1 comedian, you are simply the best. Go and rest, you fought hard sir. I will be your fan forever,” he wrote.

    Baba Suwe died on Monday November 22, 2021.

    Baba Suwe began his acting career in 1971, he is well known for his comic roles in movies.

    In 2011, he was accused of cocaine trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, an allegation that was described as false and defamatory by the ruling of the Lagos State High Court. His solicitor was the late Bamidele Aturu, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist. Many believed that the accusation triggered his health crisis.

    The late actor lost his wife Omoladun Omidina in 2009. He is survived by three children.

     

  • All you need to know about late comic actor, Baba Suwe

    All you need to know about late comic actor, Baba Suwe

    Veteran Nigerian comic actor, Babatunde Omidina fondly referred to as Baba Suwe is dead. The news of his demise was confirmed by the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan also known as Mr Latin. It was gathered that the actor died today.

    Confirming the news, Mr Latin said, “It has been confirmed that Baba Suwe is dead. I just got off the phone with his son who confirmed that the actor is dead. I don’t have much details about his death.”

    Omidina began acting in 1971 but came into the limelight after he featured in a movie titled, Omolasan, a film produced by Obalende.

    He became more popular after he featured in Iru Esin, produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997. He had featured and produced several Nigerian movies such as Baba Jaiye jaiye, a movie that featured Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo.

    In 2011, he was accused of cocaine trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, an allegation that was described as false and defamatory by the ruling of the Lagos State High Court. His solicitor was the late Bamidele Aturu, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist.

     

  • How Baba Suwe became popular

    How Baba Suwe became popular

    Yoruba comic actor, Mr Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe died on Monday, according to a statement by one of his children, Adesola Omidina.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Baba Suwe became popular became more popular after he featured in Iru Esin, produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997.

    However, he began acting in 1971 but came into limelight after he featured in a movie titled, Omolasan, a film produced by Obalende.

    Baba Suwe had featured and produced several Nigerian movies such as Baba Jaiye jaiye, a movie that featured Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo, the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami.

    In 2011, he was accused of cocaine trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, an allegation that was described as false and defamatory by the ruling of the lagos high court of law.

    TNG reports his solicitor was the late Bamidele Aturu, a Nigerian lawyer and human right activist.

    Born on August 22, 1958 in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up, Baba Suwe hailed from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State.

    He had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High School in Mile 12, Lagos state but obtained the West African School Certificate from Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.

    Adesola, first son of the comic actor, who broke the news of his father’s death via Instagram, stated that other details on the passing of the comic legend will follow shortly.

    “This is to announce the sudden death of my father, Mr Babatunde Omidina. Other details will follow shortly,” he stated.

  • BREAKING: Popular comic actor, Baba Suwe is dead

    BREAKING: Popular comic actor, Baba Suwe is dead

    Popular Nigerian legendary comic actor, Mr. Babatunde Omidina a.k.a. Baba Suwe is dead.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Baba Suwe died on Monday, according to a statement by one of the children of the legend.

    “This is to announce the sudden death of my father, Mr Babatunde Omidina.

    “Other details will follow shortly,” Adesola Omidina, one of the children of Babasuwe shared via Instagram.

    Born on August 22, 1958 in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up, the popular comic actor hailed from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State.

    He had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High School in Mile 12, Lagos state.

    He obtained the West African School Certificate from Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.

    Baba Suwe began acting in 1971 but came into limelight after he featured in a movie titled, Omolasan, a film produced by Obalende.

    He became more popular after he featured in Iru Esin, produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997.

    He had featured and produced several Nigerian movies such as Baba Jaiye jaiye, a movie that featured Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo, the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami.

    TNG reports Baba Suwe died at the age of 63. The cause of his death was yet to be ascertained at the time of filing this report.

  • Lagos compensates Baba Suwe with N3.1m over wrecked property

    Lagos compensates Baba Suwe with N3.1m over wrecked property

    The Lagos government has presented a cheque of N3.1 million to Babatunde Omidina, comic actor better known as Baba Suwe, as recompense for the demolition of his property in the state.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Baba Suwe was among the residents of Ikorodu who were compensated after their properties were demolished to pave way for the current Igbogbo-Igbe road expansion project.

    Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, presented the cheques to the affected property owners at the commissioning of the newly improved 6.05 kilometres Ijede Road (Itamaga to Ewu Elepe).

    Among others who were also compensated are Malok Petrol Station with N100 million, Stir Oil and Gas Petrol with N36 million; as well as Igbe Central Mosque at Degolu Junction with N8 million.

    About 455 affected families, worship centres, and businesses were recorded for compensation to the tune of N2.2 billion in places where the state is executing construction projects within the suburb.

    In a recent chat, Baba Suwe said he has been rendered crippled due to his experience with NDLEA.

     

    In 2011, he was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on suspicion of ingesting cocaine wraps.

    According to him:”I have not forgotten about my issue with the NDLEA and I will never forget because I am still bearing the pains and suffering from that encounter. I am still affected by the inflictions they meted on me at that time.

    “As I speak with you, I cannot walk with both my legs. Just to visit the toilet in my room, I have to be carried there. Even using the toilet is a problem as well.

    “Although I travel abroad for medical check-up, my body is still not okay at all. As I said, I cannot walk to my toilet at all without assistance. This development began about a week or two ago. Before then, I hardly walk properly and anyone who sees me would know that I have difficulty walking.”

     

  • Baba Suwe, others get N500m compensation from Sanwo-Olu

    Baba Suwe, others get N500m compensation from Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday presented N500 million compensation to popular Nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina, known as Baba Suwe [and several others whose properties were demolished in Ikorodu to pave way for ongoing Igbogbo-Igbe Road expansion project.

    Sanwo-Olu presented the cheques to those affected at the official unveiling of the newly upgraded Ijede Road.

    The total sum of money paid as compensation by the state government was N500 million.

    Baba Suwe got N3. 1 million as compensation for his demolished property while Malok Petrol Station got N100 million, Stir Oil and Gas Petrol got N36 million, Igbe Central Mosque Degolu Junction got N8 million, among others.

    The project commissioning was the first phase of upgraded Ijede Road (Itamaga to Ewu Elepe), which was 6. 05km.

    Ijede Road is a major strategic road that cuts across four Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), and it is the only road leading to Ijede, Gberigbe, Agura Towns and other 37 communities in Ikorodu Local Government.

    Sanwo-Olu, while speaking at the commissioning of the road said it was a promise fulfilled.

    He said his administration had delivered yet another road that would made life more comfortable and meaningful for citizens .

    According to him, in December 2019, government was in the area to flag-off the extensive rehabilitation works on Ijede Road, saying that on that occasion, he made a promise that the contractor would immediately move to site and that the project would be delivered in 18 months.

    “At that time, we did not envisage the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of the ensuing lockdown on the way we work and implement our projects. We also did not envision the EndSARS protests that degenerated into the wanton destruction of lives and properties.

    “Despite these challenges, and the dwindling financial resources of the state, brought about by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on private and public sector businesses, we have, however, kept our promise and the rehabilitated Ijede Road (Itamaga-Ewu Elepe Section) is being delivered today as scheduled.

    Sanwo-Olu added: “Today, we will also present compensation cheques to some of the affected people whose properties had to give way for the Igbogbo-Igbe Road Expansion Project. This speaks to the fact that ours is a responsive government alive to its responsibilities to deliver the greatest good to the greatest number.

    “Not only are we interested in bequeathing this major road infrastructure to the people of Ikorodu, we are even more determined to ensure that we do this in the most honorable way, by ensuring that those whose properties have had to make way for this project to be realized are appropriately, and transparently, compensated.”

  • Yomi Fabiyi debunks Baba Suwe death rumours, says he is hale, hearty

    Yomi Fabiyi debunks Baba Suwe death rumours, says he is hale, hearty

    Ace actor and filmmaker, Yomi Fabiyi has debunked rumours of the death of Babatunde Omidina, a veteran movie star, better known as Baba Suwe.

    There were unconfirmed reports on social media in the early hours of Friday that the veteran Yoruba actor had died.

    However in a short video, Fabiyi refuted the claims, revealing that he just spoke with him a few minutes ago.

    Fabiyi wondered why anyone would derive joy in peddling falsehood about the death of others when they are still alive.

    “I want to use this medium to dispel the rumour circulating. It is pretty unfortunate that I have to still come out and do this again. I don’t really understand what perpetrators of such falsehood on social media gain by doing that,” he said.

    “It is not right, knowing fully well the status of the person in question. Please desist from doing such. Baba Suwe is alive, hale and hearty. Please stop doing this nonsense. I just spoke with him less than two minutes ago and he is doing fine. He asked me to pray for you and to stop such act.”

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  • Whoever wishes me dead will go before me – Baba Suwe

    Whoever wishes me dead will go before me – Baba Suwe

    …says he’s recuperating abroad

    Contrary to the news making the round that comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe has passed on, the actor in a video has assured his fans that he is presently abroad and receiving treatment.

    Looking healthier, the actor said: “My fans both young and old, in Nigeria, I am in America in Rhoda Island. That is where I am receiving treatment. I am being taken care of and nothing is wrong with me.

    “Whoever wishes me dead will go before me. It is not my wish to die young. I will live long because I still have a lot of things to do. Thank you very much, because I wouldn’t have been here without your support.”

    The video was posted by Kenny Adeyemi, a filmmaker and has since been reposted by his fellow actors to put an end to the rumour which has created a sort of fear in his fans.