- He stated that the late thespian during his lifetime was an absolute joy to watch on screen as he put smiles on people’s faces and ignited laughter at homes with his style of acting.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has mourned the passing of Osun-born Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
The governor described the passing of the effeminate comedic actor as shocking and devastating.
The governor extolled the late actor in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Friday.
He stated that the late thespian during his lifetime was an absolute joy to watch on screen as he put smiles on people’s faces and ignited laughter at homes with his style of acting.
It was gathered that the late comic actor died when battling incessant hiccups which were caused by a kidney-related ailment while in his hometown in Iwo, Osun State.
He was pronounced dead at the hospital he was rushed to.
The governor also commiserated with his immediate family, especially his aged father, Alhaji Oyebamiji, the people of Iwoland and the movie industry as a whole, urging them to take consolation in a life of impacts, particularly in the acting profession.
Adeleke said, “Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji (aka Sisi Quadri) was a delight to watch in movies. He was a great talent that illuminated homes and imparted valuable messages. With his demise, the memory of the wonderful moments he created on the scenes, and more, the comical relief he inspired through his works, will reverberate for years.
“I mourn his loss knowing well the great talent that is gone. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Iwoland, the movie industry, and everyone touched by this devastating experience.
“It is my sincere prayer that they get the strength to bear the hard moment his passage represents. May Almighty Allah grant his aljanah fridaos soul.”
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