The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed false reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon Olalere OsunPaimo has passed away.
In an official statement released on Saturday and signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, ANTP confirmed that the actor, affectionately known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, is alive and in good health.
The statement read, “We would like to inform the public that reports circulating on Facebook about the passing of Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR) are false. We have confirmed with Baba Eda Onile Ola’s wife that he is alive and well.”
ANTP urged the public to be cautious about spreading unverified information and called on everyone to verify news before sharing to prevent the spread of misinformation.
“We urge everyone to verify information before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation,” the statement concluded.
