Akinwunmi Ishola, a foremost playwright and actor, is
dead.
Ishola died on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo state after battling a
prolonged illness.
It was learnt that the professor was ill for about two years
before his death. He was 78 years old.
In his tribute, Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo state governor, said: “The
late Prof. Ishola was also a blessing to his Alma Mata, Wesley
College, Ibadan, because he composed the school anthem, which is
still in use till date.
“He was a man of many parts. Not only was he a prolific writer,
but he was also a talented actor and astute broadcaster who churned
out many plays, drama series and box office films.
“Prof Akinwumi Isola was an unabashed believer in the promotion
of the Yoruba language, which he once demonstrated by being the
first person to deliver a university convocation lecture in Yoruba
at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, which
was very unconventional.
“But, in the words of William Shakespeare ‘All the world’s a
stage, And all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his
time plays many parts.’ Baba has played his parts and he has exited
gloriously. A ku ara fe ra ku.”
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, also took to twitter
to mourn him.
He said Nigeria had lost a legendary writer.
“Sad to receive the news that Nigeria has lost the legendary
writer PROF AKINWUNMI ISOLA, my former lecturer & supervisor;
author of O LE KU and EFUNSETAN ANIWURA and others… Rest in Peace
Sir…,” Momodu tweeted.
Sad to receive the news that Nigeria has
lost the legendary writer PROF AKINWUNMI ISOLA, my former lecturer
& supervisor; author of O LE KU and EFUNSETAN ANIWURA and
others… Rest in Peace Sir…— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) February 17, 2018
The late Ishola earned his B.A in French and M.A in Yoruba
literature from the Universities of Ibadan and Lagos
respectively.
Born in 1939, Ishola started his lecturing career at the Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ife, in 1978.
He became a professor in 1991.
He has written a number of plays and novels that have been
adopted into television dramas and films.
Madam Tinubu, Oleku and Olu Omo are amongst his popular
plays.
Akinwunmi Ishola, a foremost playwright and actor, is
dead.
Ishola died on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo state after battling a
prolonged illness.
It was learnt that the professor was ill for about two years
before his death. He was 78 years old.
In his tribute, Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo state governor, said: “The
late Prof. Ishola was also a blessing to his Alma Mata, Wesley
College, Ibadan, because he composed the school anthem, which is
still in use till date.
“He was a man of many parts. Not only was he a prolific writer,
but he was also a talented actor and astute broadcaster who churned
out many plays, drama series and box office films.
“Prof Akinwumi Isola was an unabashed believer in the promotion
of the Yoruba language, which he once demonstrated by being the
first person to deliver a university convocation lecture in Yoruba
at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, which
was very unconventional.
“But, in the words of William Shakespeare ‘All the world’s a
stage, And all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his
time plays many parts.’ Baba has played his parts and he has exited
gloriously. A ku ara fe ra ku.”
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, also took to twitter
to mourn him.
He said Nigeria had lost a legendary writer.
“Sad to receive the news that Nigeria has lost the legendary
writer PROF AKINWUNMI ISOLA, my former lecturer & supervisor;
author of O LE KU and EFUNSETAN ANIWURA and others… Rest in Peace
Sir…,” Momodu tweeted.
Sad to receive the news that Nigeria has
lost the legendary writer PROF AKINWUNMI ISOLA, my former lecturer
& supervisor; author of O LE KU and EFUNSETAN ANIWURA and
others… Rest in Peace Sir…— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) February 17, 2018
The late Ishola earned his B.A in French and M.A in Yoruba
literature from the Universities of Ibadan and Lagos
respectively.
Born in 1939, Ishola started his lecturing career at the Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ife, in 1978.
He became a professor in 1991.
He has written a number of plays and novels that have been
adopted into television dramas and films.
Madam Tinubu, Oleku and Olu Omo are amongst his popular
plays.
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