The veteran Nollywood actor Olamilekan Ojo, also known as Gbatami, passed away. Let’s see how did Yoruba actor die and Olamilekan Ojo cause of death in detail.
How did Olamilekan Ojo die?
The entertainment industry was in complete grief after the demise of Nollywood actor Olamilekan Ojo broke out. Tributes flooded online after the demise of Olamilekan Ojo.
The actress Sheyi Adelakun shared her condolences on her Instagram on Friday. The message reads, “I had the wonderful honor of acting beside this wonderful man,” “His stories were the best. RIP Lekan,” a fan wrote on social media. Colleague Aina Olayemi shared a photo with the late actor, describing working with him as “a joy.”
Olamilekan Ojo cause of death:
A well-known Nollywood actor dies of cancer. Olamilekan Ojo cause of death was lung cancer. The actor passed away on Thursday morning at around 7.30 am due to lung cancer.
The actor, who had a career spanning over three decades, fought the medical issue for over a year before passing away. The deceased actor spent his entire life in Lagos. He was very skilled, and Yoruba cinema fans know him as a household name due to his variety in the movies.
Who is Olamilekan Ojo?
Gbatami, also known as Olamilekan Ojo is a famous actor, who received a TAMVAAS award for his performance. Gbatami Olamilekan Ojo is a famous actor and film producer in South Africa.
After completing his five-year training programme with Adebayo Salami, well known as Oga Bello, in 2004, he was able to carve out a niche for himself. His film production began just 24 hours after graduation, with the release of Ojo Oro. Immediately after, he had the next film to his name, Emi nire kan; Wonyosi, Salaye, and a host of others with over 20 movies.
Tributes to Olamilekan Ojo:
Imam Liman posted,
Olamilekan Ojo aka Ghatami was a very helpful, kind, jovial, loyal friend he was a rear gem, he really supported me during ISOKAN FESTIVAL even on sick bed he still offered so much help in ISOKAN YORUBA FESTIVAL May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Toyosi Oladapo posted,
In Peace Boss 💔💔💔💔💔 Uncle Olamilekan Ojo (Gbatami) Thank You For All You Did For Me In Movie Industry 😭😭😭😭 😭😭😭 I Don’t Even Know What To Write About You Here But I Believe Your Good Deeds Will Always Follow You Sir 🙏 REST IN PEACE UNCLE LEKAN OJO
NewlyPostedTeachers tweeted,
“RIP Boss, Can’t Believe This” Actress Oluwaseyi Edun Says As She Announces Death Of A Popular Actor Olamilekan Gbatami Ojo
FlakkyshukkyTalks Media tweeted,
A popular Nollywood actor, Sunday Olamilekan Ojo, popularly known as Gbatami is dead. According to the information reaching Freelanews, Gbatami died of lung cancer. Ojo was one of Nigeria’s actors that have been around for more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Having trained under Otunba Adebayo Salami a.k.a Oga Bello for five years, and graduated in 2004, he has been able to carve a niche for himself.
Mummygiohussein posted,
Nollywood actor Sunday Olamilekan Ojo has passed away after a brief illness. May his soul rest in peace.
Ajoke Omotayo posted,
Good night my boss of all bosses, Olamilekan Olamilekan Gbatami Ojo. I will stop crying because I know u need to rest, ogami till we meet to part no more. Rest in peace sir.
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