Alfred Rotimi other wise known as ‘Ilu Venture’, one of the pioneers of the Yoruba movie industry has died.
The
talented actor and filmmaker who has featured in dozens of movies was
said to have passed away last night after a brief battle with
undisclosed illness at his Abeokuta, Ogun State residence.
In
a statement confirming his death by the Abeokuta chapter of TAMPAN, “It
saddens me to announce the untimely death of our beloved colleague Hon.
Alfred Rotimi Popoola aka Ilu Venture. After brief sickness yesterday
27th Feb., 2019.
There will be a short memorial service at St
Jude Cathedral, Church, Iberekodo, Abeokuta by 12:00noon on February
28th. In order to give him last respect we planned to join the family at
Lantoro Mortuary by 10am tomorrow from where we will move to the
church. May his soul rest in peace! Ilu oooo digba ooo se”
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