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| Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by koladebrainiac(op): 4:14pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Renowned Yoruba author, Adebayo Faleti, is dead. The poet, journalist, writer and actor died on 22nd July 2017 at the University College Hospital Ibadan. He was aged 86. Faleti was responsible for translating Nigeria’s National Anthem from English to Yoruba. Before his death, the Oyo-born author received many awards, both locally and internationally, including the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger, the Festival of Arts award with Eda Ko L’aropin (1995) and the Afro-Hollywood Award for Outstanding Performance in Arts.http://punchng.com/breaking-renowned-yoruba-author-adebayo-faleti-is-dead/ 2 Likes
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| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by koladebrainiac(op): 4:16pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
RIP A good man 3 Likes |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by oladeebo: 4:17pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
PIP sunre o! 2 Likes |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by okawanyi(m): 4:17pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Safe journey sir! 2 Likes |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by saintikechi(m): 4:18pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
R.I.P baba!!! Help us welcome buhari over there. 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by BabaRamota1980: 4:18pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
May his soul rest in peace! 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by koladebrainiac(op): 4:20pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
I like his role in Thunderbolt and saworo ide Finest yoruba elder 5 Likes |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Brooklynsouth(f): 4:22pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
koladebrainiac:this one wey Yoruba people dey die like mosquito since last week wetin happen 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by juman(m): 4:24pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Oh my God! Very sad news. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by juman(m): 4:26pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
The last time I saw him in one film he was very old, I was even afraid that he may die soon. Very sad news. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by tuniski: 4:26pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Brooklynsouth:Is anything wrong for anyone to die at ripe age of 86? People who have lived accomplished lives till old age then die and you are wondering. Or you think you are immortal? 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by CharlotteFlair: 4:26pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Rip sir! You lived a good life. Afonjas take heart! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by juman(m): 4:27pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
A great yoruba leader. We are very proud of you sir. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Mactop01: 4:33pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
RIP great legend 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by koladebrainiac(op): 4:33pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
tuniski:buhari is not even 80 yet |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by maleekberry: 4:37pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
he was a good man 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by tuniski: 4:38pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
koladebrainiac:Why are you bringing buhari inside? His case is different! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by rose54321: 4:39pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Legend. Wish I could speak and understand Yoruba like him. RIP Baba. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Guestlander: 4:42pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
R.I.P baba Faleti 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by samkay3g(m): 4:49pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
RIP man 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by juman(m): 4:53pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
People died without witnessing modern nigeria. 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Pavore9: 5:10pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
[b][/b] Brooklynsouth:So no one from your tribe has died since last week? All the corpses in the mortuaries in your region were brought in from other parts of Nigeria? 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Ololade1999: 5:14pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Rip baba faleti.i love your role in agogo eewo. You will surely be missed. 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by Viergeachar: 5:16pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
Brooklynsouth:Flatiyeasterners are nonentities. Nobody takes note of their demise. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by olatade(m): 5:21pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
I really loved this man, he acts it real. Always acting the part of chiefs and kingmaker in the palace. RIP sir |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by babdap: 5:45pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
may his soul rest in peace. 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Adebayo Faleti Is Dead by possibility99: 6:59pm On Jul 23, 2017 |
RIP. You have played ur part.........I think that is the end of ur story....Great man with good leadership |
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