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For those who were old enough between the mid-80s and the 90s, Lukuluku Bantashi was a well-known comedian in the Yoruba movie industry who flourished for a very long time through his own unique cast and brand identity that no one has beaten till today.

Lukuluku Bantashi Awo-Erin, as he was popularly called, was among the notable actors in the Yoruba movie industry whose stars have prematurely sunk into history. Not much is known about Lukuluku's personal life, but his comedy brand was known far and wide across the western part of the country.

Lukuluku Bantashi built his own stage identity from his own template, and his comedy brand reigned for decades while his comical style continues to be unmatched to this day.

During his time, Lukuluku ruled the comic scenes of the industry while the likes of Epo-Tin-Tin, Baba Suwe, Ajirebi, Godogbo, James Dẹ̀pẹ́, Dẹ̀jo Tunfulu, Larondo, and others queued behind him.

Lukuluku was the most sought-after actor in the movie industry, with producers eager to feature him in their films. There was no popular movie at that time in which he did not feature, and movie viewers always looked for his face on posters or video cassette jackets. He was indeed a hot selling point that no producer wanted to miss out on.

Lukuluku Bantashi was popular for his unique comical crying style, which could crack one's ribs. He always played the role of 'an old fool' with his face painted in charcoal black.

Lukuluku would always wear oversized, mismatched clothes that could throw you out of balance at a mere sight of him.

Lukuluku Bantashi showcased his artistic talents in many movies like;
-1). Yemi My Lover.
-2). Ti Oluwa Nílẹ.
-3). Imulẹ̀ Ìfẹ́.
-4). Legal Wife.
-5). Ami Orun.
-6). Itunu and many others before his untimely death in 1995.

The entire southwest of Nigeria was shaken to its foundation on the day Lukuluku's death was announced. The sun refused to shine, and the moon hid its glow. All the radio and television stations rendered heart-touching tributes to him. The entire Yoruba actor guild (ANTP) at that time was deeply moved.

Lukuluku Bantashi was popular for his unique comical crying style, which could crack one's ribs. He always played the role of 'an old fool' with his face painted in charcoal black. Lukuluku would always wear oversized, mismatched clothes that could throw you out of balance at a mere sight of him.

Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trZsxRallHY?si=KlqNgOJNy2RCR-0c
Lukuluku Bantashi, Baba Suwe and Baba Kwete were my favourite apani lerin Yoruba comical actors of yesteryears. Guys can crack ya ribs die with comical. God rest their souls.

helinues:
Lukuluku, Baba Suwe, Opebe, Papi Aluwe, Dejo Tunfulu all made my childhood with pure comedy

Baba Suwe actually killed the comedy during his time

Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gZZoRZKrJk?si=9IbL_Rknl5viEThZ


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gentleguy1975:
you forgot to mention papalolo and Aderupoko

CodeTemplar:
Kpefuele nko? Lol.

CodeTemplar:
Kpefuele nko? Lol.