Late Baba
Sala’s son, Adejumo Boisala Emmanuel took to Facebook to announce the demise of
popular veteran Nollywood actor, Babalegba. The aged actor who has been sick
for a while, finally gave up the ghost in the early hours of today, 7th of
September at his abode in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Adejumo wrote
“Alhaji Yekini Omobolanle popularly known as Babalegba died in the early hours
of today (midnight precisely)… He joined Alawada Theatre Group in 1974 and was
playing comic roles along with Baba Sala, sometimes he played Babalawo,
Police
officer but most time one comic role to another. He is a friend of the family
and supporter of my Daddy till his death. He used to be called Sunday
Omobolanle then before he went to Mecca and he turned muslim.. Personally, he
contributed a lot to my success too.”
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