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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has passed away.<\/p>\n

The prolific actor gave up the ghost on Monday after a long battle with an illness.<\/p>\n

Born on August 22, 1958, he was married to comedienne Omoladun Omidina, who died in September 2009.<\/p>\n

Baba Suwe dominated the Yoruba movie industry for decades, featured in several movies and bagged many awards.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe legend is gone, he left today to be in a place of rest\u201d, a source told DAILY POST.<\/p>\n

The Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) will issue a statement soon.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has passed away. 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. 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