Popular Yoruba Actor Janmole Dies After Reported Road Accident
Popular Yoruba actor and comedian Adeshina Okiki Oshin, widely known as Janmole, has died, throwing the Nigerian film community into mourning.
The sad news emerged after reports said the filmmaker lost his life following a road accident on Monday.
His death was publicly announced by veteran actor and President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin.
TAMPAN President Confirms Janmole’s Death
In a condolence message shared on Instagram, Mr Latin described Janmole as a departed colleague whose loss had deeply affected his family, friends, associates and the wider Yoruba movie industry.
He prayed for comfort for those close to the late actor and asked God to grant them strength during what he described as an irreparable loss.
The announcement triggered emotional reactions from fans and colleagues, many of whom remembered Janmole for his contribution to Yoruba-language films and comic performances.
Nollywood Community Mourns Another Loss
Janmole was known within the Yoruba film scene as a filmmaker, actor and comedian. Over the years, he built a reputation among viewers who followed traditional Yoruba movie productions and comic drama.
His death has added to the growing concerns among fans over the number of recent losses recorded in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Although further details of the crash were not immediately available, the news has again drawn attention to road safety concerns in the country.
Janmole Previously Survived A Fire Accident
Reports also recalled that the actor had previously escaped a frightening fire incident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway nearly four years ago.
That earlier incident had left fans thankful for his survival at the time. However, the latest news has now turned that memory into a painful reminder of how suddenly tragedy can strike.
Fans Pay Tribute To Late Actor
Following confirmation of his death, fans and colleagues began sharing condolence messages online.
Many described Janmole as a talented entertainer whose work brought laughter to homes and helped sustain the Yoruba film tradition.
His passing is expected to leave a noticeable gap among colleagues, especially those who worked with him in the grassroots Yoruba movie sector.
Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as Janmole, will be remembered for his contribution to Yoruba entertainment, comedy and local filmmaking.
As tributes continue to pour in, his colleagues, fans and family are mourning a performer whose career touched many viewers across Nigeria.