Veteran Nollywood actor and former Oyo State Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi, popularly known as Bobo B, has passed away. He reportedly died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following a brief illness.
Olabiyi, who was also the National Secretary of TAMPAN until his death, had been receiving treatment at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, where he ultimately succumbed to his illness. His death was officially announced by the Oyo State Governor of TAMPAN, Yeye Bose Akinola.
In a statement released yesterday, Akinola expressed her condolences, stating, “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… Amen.”
Olabiyi was not only a revered figure in the entertainment industry but also a dedicated educator. He served as a teacher for 16 years before retiring in 1993 and venturing into the movie industry, where he made significant contributions to the development of Nollywood.
His death marks a significant loss to the Nigerian entertainment community, especially TAMPAN, where he held key leadership positions throughout his career. Colleagues and fans have taken to social media to mourn his passing, remembering him for his talent, leadership, and passion for the arts.
Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced, but his death leaves a vacuum in the Nigerian entertainment industry, especially within the TAMPAN family, both in Oyo State and nationally.
Report by JEDIDAH OGIDI for Ibadancity ANNOUNCER.
