Popular Yoruba actor, Samuel Oludayo Akinpelu, popularly known as Alabi Yellow, has suffered a partial stroke.
The sad news was announced by the Executive Chairman of Best Of Nollywood awards, Seun Oloketuyi on Tuesday.
Comedian, Jigan Babaoja, later confirmed the news in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: “Omg ! We were working and hoping anytime soon we will celebrate him ! We didnt see this coming! Now its unto God almighty !
“We will look forward and see how we can help !!! Alabi yellow must live again !!! JBO foundation we will get the audience of our lovers and do our own support ! Ikorodu here we come !”
Alabi Yellow has enjoyed a presence in Nigeria’s movie industry for over four decades
News of his poor health is coming after another Yoruba actor, Ojo Arowosoge, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, cried out for help from the public in his battle with an unknown ailment.
The thespian made the call in an interview with punchng.com
