Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare is dead.
The veteran thespian who had been battling with lung and heart related illnesses for several months, passed on in Ibadan this morning. Fondly called, Chief KoKo of Oluwa lambe house, he had earlier on his admission to UCH been diagnosed with a respiratory disorder problem before he died Saturday morning. He did not fully recover from the sickness that kept him indoors for months.
A family source said he underwent a surgery Friday night at University Teaching Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. “His situation went bad during the procedure and he could not make it.” The source added.
May his soul find repose. Amen.
Ailing actor, Olumide Bakare needs millions to survive
Veteran actor, Olumide Bakare who has been hospitalized at UCH, Ibadan since January 2nd, 2016 needs millions of naira to survive. He has been diagnosed of a heart and lungs -related disease and is seeking financial support to get back on his feet. A colleague of his , Babajide Morounfolu recently disclosed this on Facebook.
“…in his words to me “Jide Omo Moronfolu, agbara mi o ka mo o, ba mi bea won Omo Nigeria mi won ran mi lowo pelu owo ati adura” Orisun TV has taken the lead, pls join in raising funds for this great fantastic actor, Chief Koko of Koko close”
His Account Details: ACC No. 3872003592. OLUMIDE BAKARE. ECOBANK.