Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has revealed some beautiful memories with legendary actor Babatunde Omidina, commonly known as Baba Suwe.
Previously, the comedic actor and producer who dominated the Yoruba movie industry for decades died yesterday, November 22nd, following a long battle with an unknown disease.
In an interview with PUNCH, Mr Latin, the president of the Nigerian Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association, confirmed his death, saying:
“It has been confirmed that Baba Suwe is dead. I just got off the phone with his son who confirmed that the actor is dead. I don’t have much details about his death.”
Yomi Fabiyi, who was closed to the deceased, took to Instagram to share some of their funny memories.
Yomi Fabiyi paid a special homage to Baba Suwe, recalling how the comic actor assisted him in breaking into Nollywood 20 years ago.
Yomi Fabiyi thanks the deceased for being generous, serving as a father figure in his life, and allowing him to realize his ambition.
He wrote: "You gave me the first step in this industry through this movie 20years ago. I don’t know how to start or how to approach you then but you discovered and encouraged me. And you prayed for me.
You qualify as my father, you are my father and you played your fatherly role. No human is perfect but if anything you did, you gave this dream of mine a reality. You lifted me and I appreciate all your kindness.
Pressy, you said you will wait for me to return. You are the best person that laughs at my jokes even when they are not funny. You love and appreciate me jealously.
Go and rest sir, The King of Comedy, Baba Suwe, Omi ose tanikoko, oni pari esin. My number 1 comedian, you are simply the best. Go and rest, you fought hard sir. I will be your fan forever.
Your son and boy,
Yomi Fabiyi"