The death of well-known veteran actor Prince Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, has left the Nollywood industry in a state of sadness.
According to reports, Nollywood star Kunle Afod posted on his Instagram profile to notify the sad death of Baba Gebu.
Kunle Afod said he was saddened by the movie star’s passing.
Afod called Baba Gebu a magnificent legend in the heartfelt message, emphasizing that he died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, following a fight with an unspecified disease.
Kunle Afod prayed for the peaceful resting place of the legend’s kind soul while displaying some images of the fallen.
“It breaks my heart to announce the passing of our great legend, a great actor who passed away this evening after a brief illness,” he wrote. Babu Gebu I hope you find serenity in your soul.
Baba Gebu contributed to multiple significant productions over his lengthy and illustrious career in the Nigerian film business, especially in Yoruba-language cinema.
He discussed his wife’s passing in public in 2024, explaining that he was able to deal with and prevent depression by getting back into active performing.
Afod was one of many Nollywood stars that encouraged him to pursue his career in film.
