Nigerians on Twitter are paying their last respects to Baba
Suwe, the veteran Yoruba actor, who died on Monday.
Baba Suwe, whose real name is Babatunde Omidina, passed away
after battling an illness.
The film star had started acting in 1971 but came into the
limelight after he featured in a movie titled ‘Omolasan’.
He became very popular after ‘Iru Esin’, produced by Olaiya
Igwe in 1997, and later starred in hundreds of films.
The actor’s troubles began after his arrest in 2011 and
allegedly tortured on suspicion of ingesting cocaine.
A Lagos court had ordered that he be compensated with N25
million after no drugs were eventually found on him.
However, the veteran actor lamented years later that he did
not receive such funds.
Taking to Twitter to mourn the late actor, Kate Henshaw,
actress, wrote: “Sad news. A genius has left us.”
Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate, added:
“Thank you for bringing so much joy to our homes.”
See more tweets below:
Sad news. A genius has left us. Absolutely loved him. Rest in peace Baba Suwe.
— F. SHAW (@FshawKingFisher) November 22, 2021
Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, thank you so very much for bringing so much happiness and joy into our homes. May your soul rest in peace.https://t.co/4La4XPFkNk pic.twitter.com/5ahtwp92vW
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) November 22, 2021
RIP Baba Suwe.
— Motolani Alake (@OneMotolani) November 22, 2021
A thespian like no other.
Baba Suwe! Legend Forever! May Your soul rest in perfect peace. 🤍
— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 22, 2021
RIP Babatunde Omidina!
— Dennis O. Adesanoye (@stdennis02) November 22, 2021
Baba Suwe remains my best Yoruba comic actor of all time.
There was a time Yoruba movie producers must include his picture in film posters, in order to advertise their films.
Thanks for the sweet childhood memories of the 1990s. Regards to Moladun. 😢
Oh, death strikes again🥺.
— Àgbà Akin (@Kynsofficial) November 22, 2021
Rip Baba Suwe, thank you for being part of our childhood and putting a smile on our faces effortlessly with your comical talent.
You’ll always be remembered ❤️.
This is one of his funniest scenes 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/CWk36Wn8Jy
May the soul of Legendary Actor and Comedian Baba Suwe Rest in Peace🕊️.
— Toyyib Adewale Adelodun (@taadelodun) November 22, 2021
Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.
Baba Suwe —a man who provoked humour even when facing life's humbling experiences.
— Alfred Olufemi (@iam_alfred1) November 22, 2021
Although later exonerated of cocaine trafficking allegations, the scandal redefined his career negatively and turned his benefactors against him.
The controversial death of Moladun too.
Rest on! pic.twitter.com/k8H3Jq0yTI
Veteran Nollywood actor Baba Suwe is dead.
— PAPICHULO (@ZinoMulla) November 22, 2021
Veteran Yoruba actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has died on Monday at the age of 67.
Baba Suwe’s death was announced by one of his daughters, Adesola Omidina.
Baba Suwe was part of our childhood. Sad he passed on today at 67.
— Akíntúndé Babátúndé (@olorunwababs) November 22, 2021
May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/tSQNOtGQ9a
Baba Suwe lost the battle to diabetes....may his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/P7BVinhTX5
— Omo Kiikan 💙💐 (@OmoKiikan) November 22, 2021
RIP Baba Suwe, we won’t forget the childhood memories 🙏🏽☹️
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) November 22, 2021
Legend 🕊 pic.twitter.com/A4omAUnGgt
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayRest in Peace Baba Suwe.
— Officialarole (@OfficialArole) November 22, 2021
I am excited we were able to celebrate you while you were alive. pic.twitter.com/iN45pQXkMw
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