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Just in: Veteran Actor, Jimi Solanke passes on at 82

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Renowned cultural icon, poet and playwright Jimi Solanke has breathed his last

Persecondnews gathered that he passed on, Monday morning, February 5, 2024 after a brief illness while enroute to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.

He is widely regarded as a master storyteller who has preserved and promoted the rich culture and heritage of Nigeria through his captivating performances.

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