Veteran actor and comedian, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe is dead.
The prolific actor gave up the ghost on Monday after a long battle with an illness.
Born on August 22, 1958, he was married to comedienne Omoladun Omidina, who died in September 2009.
Baba Suwe dominated the Yoruba movie industry for decades, featured in several movies and bagged many awards.
It was reported on social media on Monday afternoon.
However, the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria is yet to issue a statement.
Baba Suwe was rumoured dead some in August last year but he debunked the death rumour, describing the development as sad.