7 things to know about late gospel actor Baba Gbenro

Gospel actor Moses Are 'Baba Gbenro'

1. Moses Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro, is one of the main actors in the popular Mount Zion Faith Ministries’ series titled Abattoir.

2. He was born on June 11, 1959.

3. Moses grew up in a village in Kano State where he attended school. He also studied in Plateau State before moving to Southwestern Nigeria for his higher school certificate and university education.

4. He was the founder and international president of Calvary Movies Drama Ministry based in Ogbomoso. He was also the chief executive officer of Calvary Movies Television.

5. He spoke English, Yoruba and Hausa fluently which made him an effective communicator across various regions of Nigeria.

6. He was married to Bamike Are.

7. The actor and movie producer died at the age of 65 on November 14, 2024, after a prolonged battle with liver disease.