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Veteran Playwright and Theatre Actor, Jimi Solanke Dies at 81

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Veteran actor, dramatist, playwright, poet and folk singer Jimi Solanke, has died.

Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo of Ogun State, Jimi Solanke began his artistic journey as a foundational member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961.

His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned over 70 years, leaving an indelible mark on various platforms, from Western Nigeria Television in the 1960s to international festivals in Senegal and Algeria during the 1970s.

Solanke’s versatility shone through epic performances such as “Death and the King’s Horseman,” “Kurunmi,” “Kongi’s Harvest,” “The Divorce,” and “Ovaramwen Nogbaisi”.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed the development in a statement and condoled with the family, describing the death as a colossal loss to the theatre community in the state.

The governor urged relatives and other loved ones of the late poet to celebrate his life and ensure that the many legacies he left behind are preserved even for generations yet unborn.

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