Nigerian entertainers have mourned the sudden loss of life of filmmaker Shina Sanyaolu and gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, aka Dele Gold.
Their colleagues broke the information on their social media handles on Wednesday.
Bolaji Amusan, also called Mr Latin, who’s the president of the Theatre Arts and Movement Footage Practitioners Affiliation of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed Shina’s loss of life.
In the meantime, Akinola Michael, generally known as Alayo Melody, confirmed Dele Gold’s loss of life.
Mr Latin wrote on his Instagram web page, “Sleep properly, Uncle Shina Sanyaolu.”
Saying Dele Gold’s loss of life, Alayo Melody wrote on his Fb web page, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh, That is getting an excessive amount of ooo!!!! Might God assist us cease this premature loss of life. Dele Agbeyo, Might your soul relaxation properly.”
As of press time, the day and reason for their deaths stay unknown.
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Tributes
The entertainers’ colleagues took to social media to pay their final respects.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko, in a submit on his Instagram web page, described the late Sanyaolu as a beacon of kindness and heat.
Kosoko additional expressed that Mr Sanyaolu’s ardour for the humanities and unwavering assist for the movie business had been unparalleled.
He mentioned, “Shina Sanyaolu was simply not a outstanding man; he was a beacon of kindness and heat to all who had the privilege of understanding him. His love for the humanities and his unwavering assist for our business had been unmatched. Shina was all the time there for us, providing a serving to hand and opening doorways the place there gave the impression to be none.
“For many who travelled to the UK within the 80s, he made it really feel like house. Welcoming us with open arms, giving us a spot to remain, and even taking time without work from his busy life to drive us round. Shina, your generosity knew no bounds, and your spirit touched numerous lives. You had been really a uncommon gem. The world feels emptier with out you, however we take solace in understanding that your legacy lives within the hearts you will have touched.”
He harassed that Mr Sanyaolu’s affect, and reminiscence will likely be eternally cherished and by no means forgotten.
Moreover, Doyin Amodu, TAMPAN UK President, famous, “Your love for arts and unwavering assist for the business had been unmatched. Good night time, my brother and director. You’ll be deeply missed.”
Moreover, Doyin Ola, a media persona, mentioned, “It’s exhausting to consider that simply two years in the past, this image from an business occasion was despatched to me by Mr Sam Anwuzia on August twentieth 2024, and I used to be holding onto it to share with you, ultimately. Then, I learn the unhappy information at present on our TAMPAN UK platform that you just handed away.
“Though we weren’t very shut, we met a number of instances in skilled and social settings. I’ve all the time regarded you as a gifted filmmaker—easygoing and receptive to individuals. It’s heartbreaking. Might your soul relaxation in peace, Egbon Shina Sanyaolu. The movie business has really misplaced a uncommon gem.”
Dele Gold’s tributes
In the meantime, musician Surprise Doyin Kujore visited his Fb web page to want Dele Gold everlasting relaxation.
He wrote: “Nothing is on this world; allow us to stay at present and go away tomorrow for God. I discover it tough to submit about individuals who die prematurely as a result of it saddens my coronary heart, however I’ve to pay my final respects right here. This life is stuffed with self-importance. Relaxation on, Dele Agbotikuyo, Dele Gold.”
Extra so, singer Tosin Egbedeyi, who described the later singer as his finest buddy, mentioned, “Bestiee, don’t inform me it’s over between us. Your loss of life has given me an enormous shock in my life since yesterday. I want I had been nonetheless pondering you had been sleeping, anticipating you to awake this morning, Dele Gold; why this time, blood now? Hmmm, relaxation on within the blossom of God.”
Background
In 2019, Dele Gold collaborated with Ebenezer Obey on his album Hearty Blessing.
Dele Gold, born in Ekiti State and raised in Osun State, was recognized for his songs reminiscent of ‘Divine Warning’, ‘Each Knee’, ‘Infinite God’, and ‘A Thousand Tongues’, amongst others.
All through his profession, he shared the stage with distinguished artists, together with Sir Shina Peters, Lanre Teriba, aka Atorise, and Abel Dosunmu, aka Mega 99 and others.
Nonetheless, the late Sanyaolu was celebrated for his outstanding directing expertise and was recognized for his roles in movies reminiscent of The Honourable Two Wives, Omo Olosan, amongst others.
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