Gospel filmmaker and founding father of Mount Zion Religion Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has disclosed how his colleague, Korede ‘Baba Gbenro’ Are—a solid member in his standard YouTubeBaba Gbenro collection film, ‘Abattoir’ died.
Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 65-year-old actor, identified for his roles in a number of Christian films and performances alongside notable actors like Damilola Bamiloye and Tolulope Adegbo, died after a chronic battle with liver illness.
In a heartfelt tribute posted on his Fb web page Thursday, the 64-year-old filmmaker recounted the occasions that led to Baba Gbenro’s loss of life.
He described the late actor as a faithful servant of God who remained steadfast in his work for the Lord till his closing moments.
He stated: “Baba Korede Are, a hardworking winery employee, has closed for the day. His grasp advised him that it was time to go away work. We have been working collectively when the grasp all of the sudden known as him and stated: ‘Korede, come over right here; it’s time to come dwelling.’
“We have been on the location of Abejoye Season 8 and didn’t know he was rounding off his task within the winery. He was on the movie location of Abattoir 5, and we by no means knew he was finishing his process.”
Final dialog
The Osun-born actor additionally shared particulars of his closing dialog with the deceased actor who was the founding father of Calvary Film Drama Ministry in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
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He revealed that Baba Gbenro had no concept he wouldn’t survive after they final spoke over the telephone.
“When he was being taken to the hospital, and we have been speaking on the telephone, he stated:
‘Please, greet my pal for me. Please, Daddy, I will likely be properly. Don’t let this discourage you from calling me to the movie location o.’
“He didn’t know he had shot his final film and had gone to his earlier movie location.
In heaven, he has seen the glory of his grasp, whom he longed to see.
He has now met the grasp he labored for all his life.”
Mr Bamiloye, who made his appearing debut within the drama ‘Hell in Convention,’ described Baba Gbenro’s loss of life not as a loss to the world however as a acquire for heaven.
Reflecting on the actor’s passing, he said, “He died right here and wakened there—eternally.”
Lesson for Humanity
The dramatist emphasised that Baba Gbenro’s loss of life ought to function a lesson and a reminder to humanity that God can name anybody at any time.
Utilizing a metaphor, Mr Bamiloye defined that simply as a employee goes dwelling to relaxation after a day on the workplace, Baba Gbenro has gone dwelling after finishing his earthly assignments.
“Our employer on this winery is Jesus Christ. He alone is aware of our closing time at work. My closing time at work is totally different from yours, however solely Jesus Christ, our employer, is aware of when to inform us: It’s closing time.
“The lesson for us all is when will the grasp name you to return dwelling and say: it’s closing time? Baba Korede was a devoted man of God and a humble drama minister, however he has completed his work. He has gone to relaxation actually from a collection of film shoots and the training of many traces.”
Baba Gbenro was an actor and an evangelist who devoted his life to spreading the Christian religion.
In September 1995, he established the Calvary Film Ministry to share the gospel by way of drama. He championed their ministry’s mission along with his spouse, Bamike Rebecca Are, till his passing.
Born on 11 June 1959, Baba Gbenro spent his early years in a village in Kano State, the place he started his training.
He later continued his research in Plateau State earlier than relocating to Southwestern Nigeria to finish his Increased Faculty Certificates (HSC) and college training.
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