A Legend’s Life Alhaji Yekini Ajileye, the late IN THE NIGERIAN FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY BETWEEN THE EARLY AND MID-1990S, a new phase formed, unwittingly giving birth to what is now known as Nollywood. Alhaji Yekini Ajileye was one of the front-line actors and producers whose work contributed to the shift.
With films like Ide, Koto run, Koto Aye, Eran Iya Oshogbo, Buharimo omo orukan, and others, Yekini Ajileye was a front runner in Yoruba Nollywood.
His films were undoubtedly among the greatest produced at the time, with actors like Abija wara bi Okun exhibiting incredible abilities against the witches.
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The Ajileye film was thought to be a dangerous one to make, but he never stops doing what he does best, which is to expose witches. His sudden death on October 11, 2006, two years after the death of his wife Mujidat Ajileye, who was also a regular cast member in His Movies, was reported to be due to the type of films he made.
Ajileye Yekini Following the popularity of Koto Orun, Koto Aye was born, and it was an instant hit, with innovations such as Abija’s ‘Ado’. As a result of these films, ‘Oyiboyi Tamo time,’ a terrifying witch in films, was born.
Many characters in the film, including Iya Gbonkan, Abeni Agbon, Ogunjimi, and Oyiboyi, ganged together against the King and Abija. It was a fantastic film with a fantastic script by the writer.
The death of Ajileye was a devastating end to the Yoruba film industry in the 1980s and 1990s, as the actor was adored by many who saw him as a light they could shine with. His final film before he died was ‘Aye Alaye,’ which was released shortly after he died. Tajudeen Akanmu, commonly known as Koledowo, was one of his exceptional cast members who died in 2008.
Yekini Ajileye was really a great man who has a lot to offer, it’s shame death took him away that early. May his Beloved Soul Rest in Peace. Yekini Ajileye Rest on!