News came earlier today that Nigerian Yoruba actor and comedian Kunle Adetokunbo, also known as Dejo Tunfulu, had died, but many people were skeptical, believing it was an April Fool’s joke.
“You still shared this image recently just for me to hear of your demise today,” his coworker Kunle Afod said on his Instagram page Friday morning. This is heartbreaking, Pressy Tunfulu. “I still can’t believe it, Daddy Junior.”
While some of them expressed their condolences, others believe it is too costly to be an April Fool’s joke.
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In a discussion with radio OAP Adeyemi Olabode, the late actor’s son confirmed the sad news.
According to the OAP, when he tried the late actor’s phone number to speak to him to debunk the rumours, his phone was picked up by his son who confirmed that he’s truly dead
“I saw the post about your demise and hurriedly called your line so you can debunk the ‘April fool’ news, but alas! It was picked by your son. You were so kind and down to earth. You are one of the few I do lean on in the entertainment industry. I can’t do without disturbing you with my weekly BC messages on Whatsapp. So we won’t be able to speak again Egbon. So our plans won’t be again? Rest in peace egbon Kunle Mark Tokunbo a.k.a Dejo Tunfulu” Adeyemi Olabode wrote on Facebook
Actress Biodun Okeowo on her part also penned her tribute. Omoborty as she is fondly called said she is not going to post any sponsored ad today on her Instagram page due of the great loss.
She wrote: “My heart is shattered … nothing is making sense at this time. Oh Nooooooooo! I am holding on all posts for today. Mood shattered. RiP Dejo. Brands please bear with me.”
The cause of his death is still unknown as at the time of filing this report.
Kunle Adetokunbo popularly known as “Dejo Tunfulu” is a prominent Yoruba comic actor, writer, and producer.
He was born on 31st of May, 1969 in Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State and hails from Ikija area of Abeokuta in Ogun State. He is known for “Hally The Drummer” (2016) and “Jide Jendo” (2020). The actor was aged 52.