Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that fans and a few Nigerians have mourned the death of popular Yoruba comic Actor Dejo 'Kunle Mac-Tokunbo' Tunfulu. (Read More Here).
The news of his death was announced by his son-in-law this morning via social media. Recall the late Yoruba actor recently reportedly suffered unexpected bleeding on the set of his new movie.
However, the cause of death of Dejo Tunfulu cannot be ascertained at press time.
Born May 1969, Dejo who started out with printing works, started his movie career in 1987 and carved a name for himself.
He has starred in hundreds of Yorùbá movies, with colleagues like Baba Suwe, Opebe, Latin and many others and has produced some great and successful movies like Won n wami lame, Bomboy, Boda Ode, and many others. Blessed with children, the father of two grown up daughters and a grandfather, will surely be missed for his unique comic role as an imbecile and chronic stammerer that always had something to say on anything.
Colleagues of the late actor have now taken to their social media pages to mourn him.
Reactions from Nigerians below:
Adewumi Collins
@AdewumiCollins
No one played this imbecilic role better than him. He was a legend in the art of comedy. May your soul find repose Dejo Tunfulu.
Everything Gugu
@GMB_gist
Appreciate this legend man in the Yoruba movie industry, he has done extremely giving us a memorable moments, never a dull moment.
He has gone to rest, continue Rest in Peace Dejo Tunfulu,
History won't forget this tremendous legend.
Eniola
@UNCLE_AJALA
Omo I just read that Yoruba comic actor Dejo Tunfulu is dead.
Dejo Tunfulu with real name Tokunbo Makinde was a veteran comedian in Nollywood born in 1969, may his soul rest in peace.
Big wizzy 🧢🦅
@Destillo11
Dejo stilll @ Eko Holte three days ago jagaba birthday party Dejo Tunfulu is one of the greatest comedy icon in nollywood industry that made our childhood fun and memorable, hearing about his death is so painful and heartbreaking, may Almighty God give his family the fortitude.
official HIGHDEE
@highdee_noble_
Now Dejo Tunfulu will be trending coz he’s dead. His colleagues will be posting him the posting they have not been doing before. They’ll celebrate his death more than when he’s alive. Enjoy your life while you are alive NOBODY gat your back..
Adebukola Wahab
@theshawttynatt
Rest In Peace Dejo Tunfulu.
Growing up, you graced our screen with your acting. May you find peace with the Lord. Amen.
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