A Popular Veteran Nollywood actor and member of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Otunba Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as “Bobo B,” has passed away. A yoruba actor Olabiyi, who served as the former governor of TAMPAN in Oyo State and was the association’s current National Secretary, was a beloved figure in the Nigerian film industry.

His death has left a significant void in Nollywood, particularly within the Yoruba film community where he made remarkable contributions.

Reports indicate that Olabiyi, who had been scheduled to join a movie set in Oyo State last month, could not make it due to his worsening health.

The deceased actor was said to have died after being diagnosed with a non terminal disease by medical experts in ibadan, the oyo state capital.

He was subsequently admitted to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, where he ultimately passed on.

The Oyo State governor of TAMPAN, Bose Akinola, announced the actor’s passing.

In an emotional statement, she said: “I have a directive of the Oyo State TAMPAN governor, Her Excellency Yeye Bose Akinola, to announce the death of our TAMPAN National General Secretary, Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B.’ May God give his family and the entire TAMPAN members globally the fortitude to bear the loss. Insha Allah, Amen.”

Olabiyi’s colleagues and friends have also expressed their grief. Abidemi Temitayo, in a heartfelt tribute, recounted a fond memory: “I remembered vividly the night we took that second slide after shooting.

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