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Remembering the Legacy of Jimi Solanke: A Cultural Icon

Cultural icons - Jimi Solanke - Nigerian entertainment industry - Nigerian folklore - Poetry and storytelling - Theatre and music

Explore the life and impact of Jimi Solanke, a revered actor, poet, and playwright, who passed away at 81.

Veteran actor Jimi Solanke, known for his roles in theatre and music, tragically passed away at the age of 81. He had been in and out of the hospital since December before his demise on Monday. With talents in drama, poetry, and folk singing, Solanke was a versatile artist loved by many. His death, just shy of his 82nd birthday, has left a void in the entertainment industry.

Solanke's contribution to Nigerian culture and storytelling was immense. His ability to captivate audiences with his performances, be it on screen or stage, solidified his status as a cultural icon. The news of his passing was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike, mourning the loss of a true legend.

In his 70-year career, Solanke left an indelible mark on the entertainment world. From his early days at Western Nigeria Television to international acclaim, he remained a stalwart in preserving Nigeria's cultural heritage. His work will continue to inspire generations of artists to come.

As we remember Jimi Solanke, we celebrate a life dedicated to art and culture. His passion for storytelling and his impact on the entertainment industry will forever be remembered and cherished.

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BREAKING: Veteran actor Jimi Solanke dies at 81 (The Punch)

Chief Solanke was said to have been in and out of hospital from December until he died on Monday morning.

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Breaking: Jimi Solanke Dies At 82 (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

According to news reaching INDEPENDENT Newspapers, the 82 year old dramatist, folk singer, plawright and poet passed on in the early hours of today, Monday, ...

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Veteran Cultural Actor Jimi Solanke Is Dead (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The folk singer, poet, and playwright died on Monday, just 59 days to his 82nd birthday. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a ...

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15 things to know about late Jimi Solanke (Vanguard)

Jimi Solanke was a Nigerian folklore musician, film actor, dramatist, poet, and playwright, renowned for his mastery of storytelling as ...

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Entertainment Industry Mourns As Pa Jimi Solanke Is Dead (Leadership Newspaper)

Veteran folk singer, poet and playwright, Pa Jimi Solanke has passed on at age 81.

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Veteran actor, Jimi Solanke, dies at 81 (Guardian)

Veteran actor, dramatist, and singer Jimi Solanke passed away on Monday at the age of 81, just two months from his 82nd birthday.

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Veteran actor, Jimi Solanke is dead (Daily Post Nigeria)

Veteran actor, Jimi Solanke, is dead. Solanke died on Monday at the age of 81. He is understood to have passed on while he was being taken to the Babcock.

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Jimi Solanke: The life and times of a cultural icon who passed away ... (Businessday.ng)

Jimi Solanke's death, while a loss to the world, is also a celebration of a life well-lived. His impact on Nigerian theatre and culture...

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BREAKING: Nigerian Veteran Actor, Jimi Solanke Dies At 81 ... (SaharaReporters.com)

A veteran actor, and folk singer, Jimi Solanke, has passed on. The legendary poet and playwright died on Monday at the age of 81.

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Tinubu Mourns Renowned Actor, Poet And Playwright Jimi Solanke ... (Arise News)

He described him as one of the finest of Nigeria's creative artists and bastion of cultural heritage. President Bola Tinubu has received with heavy heart ...

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Legendary actor Jimi Solanke is dead, Tinubu mourns (Premium Times)

Jimi Solanke was "an actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, and playwright," President Tinubu's spokesperson wrote.

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Jimi Solanke: Tinubu, odas pay tributes to voice behind Jagun ... (BBC News)

Oga Solanke contributions to di global entertainment industry don pass 70 years - from Western Nigeria Television in di 1960s to international festivals for ...

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Tinubu, Abiodun mourn as Jimi Solanke dies at 81 (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu and the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun have mourned the death of renowned folklorist and playwright, Jimi Solanke.

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Evergreen Musical Company Mourns Folklore Musician, Jimi ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

By Taiye Olayemi The Evergreen Musical Company says the death of Nigerian folklore musician, poet and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, can be likened to a whole.

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Artistes Mourn Late Jimi Solanke (Leadership Newspaper)

Some Nigerian artistes have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Jimi Solanke, who passed away on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 81.

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Nigerian veteran actor, Jimi Solanke, passes on at 81 (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

He passed away while being taken from his country home in Ipara Remo, Remo North Local Government Area, Ogun State, to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, ...

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OBITUARY: Jimi Solanke, the multi-talented storyteller who's 'first ... (TheCable)

It was raining talent on the day Jimi Solanke was born, and he was heavily soaked. He was blessed with a golden voice that worked like a magic touch on any ...

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