In a heartfelt tribute, the 64-year-old filmmaker recounted the events that led to Baba Gbenro's death.
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“We were at the location of Abejoye Season 8 and didn’t know he was rounding off his assignment in the vineyard. He was on the film location of Abattoir 5, and we never knew he was completing his task.”The Osun-born actor also shared details of his final conversation with the deceased actor who was the founder of Calvary Movie Drama Ministry in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians.
“The lesson for us all is when will the master call you to come home and say: it is closing time? Baba Korede was a dedicated man of God and a humble drama minister, but he has finished his work. He has gone to rest honestly from a series of movie shoots and the learning of many lines.”In September 1995, he established the Calvary Movie Ministry to share the gospel through drama. He championed their ministry’s mission with his wife, Bamike Rebecca Are, until his passing.
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