Comedian-turned-prophet Woli Arole has announced the death of his father, Jimmy Bayegun, at the age of 85.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Arole shared a throwback photo of himself and his father, describing him as his “hero” and “role model.”
He wrote, “It has pleased the LORD to receive my FATHER in GLORY. It’s in total submission to the will of God to announce the demise of my Father, my HERO, and my ROLE MODEL.
“I am happy I spent your last moments with you in JOY, PRAYERS, and FUN. Rest well Baba Jimmy. Happy you left a LEGACY and that LEGACY is ME!!!!!! I would miss you so MUCH!!!!!”
Arole did not disclose the cause of his father’s death.
In 2021, while celebrating his father’s birthday, Arole revealed that Jimmy Bayegun hailed from Ikare Akoko, was a former Nigerian boxer and a retired sailor.
He also noted that he is his father’s only child.
