Iconic poet and playwright, Jimi Solanke, has passed away at the age of 81. The legendary actor and folk singer breathed his last on Monday, February 5, as he was being hurried to Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
Chief Solanke had been in and out of the hospital since December, and his demise occurred on Monday morning. The sad news was verified by Hon Dickson Awolaja, representing Remo North State Constituency at the state Assembly, on Monday afternoon.
Hon Awolaja said: “I got wind of the demise of Pa Jimi Solanke not long ago.
“His death is no doubt another big loss to us in Remo North and Ogun State as a whole given his worthy contributions to the development of our dear nation.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
