“As an actor you gave me courage. You are the first director that invited me to a movie location and paid me, not just that alone, my feeding and personal accommodation was settled without stress. How will I write my stories in this industry and slide your name EGBON????Ko possible. Through you I met a lot and I learnt so much from you. Good night, Boss man Yusuf Olorungbede These are the words of an emerging actor, Oladimeji Peter, as he laments the death of another Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede.

Olorungbede’s death, which will remind many about the recent departure of Nollywood stars such as Sisi Quadri and Mr Ibu, was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry.

Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!”

Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook said, “It is sad to hear you are gone.

“As an actor you gave me courage. You are the first director that invited me to a movie location and paid me, not just that alone, my feeding and personal accommodation was settled without stress. How will I write my stories in this industry and slide your name EGBON????Ko possible. Through you I met a lot and I learnt so much from you. Good night, Boss man Yusuf Olorungbede ”

Olorungbede had been sick for a while and was placed on life support days before his death.