Olalere OsunPaimo alive, ANTP debunks death rumours

Olalere OsunPaimo alive: ANTP confirms veteran Yoruba actor is healthy, urging public to ignore false death reports circulating online.

The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has confirmed that veteran Yoruba actor Olalere OsunPaimo is alive, dismissing circulating reports of his death.

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The cultural icon, widely known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, was said to be in good health in a statement released on Saturday.

The official statement, signed by ANTP’s National Public Relations Officer Adejonwo Oluwafemi, described the reports spreading on facebook as false and attributed to unscrupulous sources.

ANTP verified the actor’s wellbeing directly with his wife.

“We would like to inform the public that reports circulating on Facebook about the passing of Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR) are false. He is alive and in good health,” the statement read.

The association urged Nigerians to exercise caution before sharing unverified information to avoid spreading misinformation.

Olalere OsunPaimo, who has enjoyed decades of acclaim in Yoruba theatre and Nigerian cinema, is celebrated for his enduring contributions to the performing arts.

ANTP reiterated the importance of verifying news, highlighting the potential dangers of false narratives in public discourse.

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The association’s intervention comes amid growing concerns over the circulation of unconfirmed and misleading reports on social media platforms, particularly involving high-profile cultural figures.