The burial service of late actor, Olumide Bakare was held at St. James Cathedral, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State on May 26, 2017.
The late Nollywood actor’s burial saw the likes of Nollywood actors, Toyin Adegbola, Ayo Mogaji, presenter Yemi Ogunyemi and clerics from the Anglican Communion in attendance.
Bakare is survived by his wife, four children, and grandchildren.
Bakare was a former staff of the NTA, Ibadan. He was fondly called “Chief Koko” following his role in a TV series, ‘Koko Close’.
Bakare reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 65, after battling ill-health since 2013.
Also, popular actor, Samuel Adesanya better known as Pastor Ajidara who died of kidney failure at the age of 63 on May 7, 2017; has been finally laid to rest.
Friends and family members gathered to pay their last respect for the late actor who was best described as an easy-going and very friendly man.
Pastor Ajidara’s burial ceremony took place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, amidst tears from those who were very close to him and also witnessed his dying days.
