Sad times as Nollywood mourns the passing of veteran Yoruba actor, Pa Yemi Lawrence Adeyemi, who is well known as Suara in Yoruba films.
According to the legendary actor’s family in an official statement made on Monday, Suara died on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. They did not, however, reveal the cause of his death. He is blessed with 8 children.
Family speaks on actor Yemi Adebayo’s Death
“FAMILY STATEMENT
“IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART BUT WITH TOTAL SUBMISSION TO GOD THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, OLUYEMI LAWRENCE ADEYEMI (SUARA) WHO WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023.
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“WE ARE CONSOLED BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT HE HAS GONE TO REST. WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT THE FAMILY BE ALLOWED SOME PRIVACY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE BURIAL WILL BE COMMUNICATED SOON.“
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ADEYEMI ADEDOTUN CHARLES, FOR THE FAMILY.
Suara is a name that has stuck with him since his appearance in the Super Story series, Oh Father! Oh Daughter!, where he was a polygamist with Bukky Wright as his first wife and Sola Shobowale as his second wife.
From the Nigeria Movie Network team, may Pa’s soul rest in peace! 🙏🏾
Actor Yemi Adebayo’s death was also reported on the following Nigerian Newspapers:
