A prominent Nollywood actor and lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof Ayo Akinwale is dead.
Director of Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin Mr. Kunle Akogun, confirmed his death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to Akogun, Prof. Akinwale died on Saturday, September 13, 2020 at age 74.
Akinwale began his acting career in the 1970s featuring in television and drama productions.
He won the Best Indigenous actor award at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Born in Ibadan, he attended Methodist High School and the University of Ibadan before beginning academic work as a lecturer at the Polytechnic Ibadan.
He was the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Culture of the University of Ilorin, and also the Chairman of Oyo State Council for Arts and Culture.
Akinwale also starred in several cultural festivals across Nigeria, a versatile producer, academician, and play writer.
He produced a ‘Sango’ in 1997, Ladepo Omo Adanwo in 2005, and Iranse Ajein 2007.
He was the pioneer board Chairman of UnilorinFM.