The Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Osun chapter, said it will organise a concert to honour their colleague, late John Adewunmi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede.
The Governor of TAMPAN, Osun Chapter, Moruf Lawal, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday that the Osun chapter would converge at the residence of the late actor in Arowomole, Ita-Olokan, Osogbo on Thursday.
“The artistes will be performing to honour the late actor, who was a veteran and well respected senior colleague in the Yoruba theatre act industry, both in Osun and Nigeria at large. The artistes will be performing from 12.00 p.m, to 10.00 p.m in Osogbo to honour the veteran actor,” he said.
The National Assistant, General Secretary of TAMPAN, Ayo Oladapo, added that aside from the tribute concert, another artistes’ night would be organised.
He said, “We concluded today (Wednesday) that there should be a mini artiste night too in Ede, the hometown of late Tafa Oloyedet“The Ede North and South TAMPAN members are to organise the artiste night, starting from 7.00 p.m. till when it is convenient to stop, at the family house of late Oloyede.
“The one we are organising at his residence in Osogbo is to let residents of Osogbo know that late Oloyede lived a good life while living among them. It is also to create awareness about his art and craft and to celebrate his life.”
Tafa died on Tuesday, February 1, he will be buried on Friday, February 11.
