The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, has commiserated with the movie industry, family and friends of late Nollywood comic actor, Tolani Oyebamiji, professionally known as Sisi Quadri, who died on Friday.
The Minister spoke in a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, on Saturday.
Musawa expressed shock following the sudden demise of the Yoruba actor.
She said: “l learnt a movie, titled, ‘Anikulapo: The Return of Spectre,’ in which Sisi Quadri played a spectacular role was released on Netflix on Friday and is already making waves.
“His death at this time when he should be reaping the fruits of his labour is untimely and saddening.
“I sympathise with his immediate family members on this unfortunate incident and pray for the repose of his soul.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sisi Quadri dominated the online comedy skit-making and the Yoruba movie industry.
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His major breakthrough in the movie industry was when he played the role of an insultive personality in the Yoruba epic movie: “Seniyan Seranko.”
He captivated his audience with his unrelenting ability to ridicule his rivals in movies without pausing.