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Yoruba comic actor, Kunle Tokunbo, popularly known as Dejo Tunfulu has died
Kunle Afod, a fellow actor, announced the news on his Instagram page on Friday captioning it, “You posted this few days ago Dejo Haaaaaaaaa”
“This is so sad 😭Pressy Tunfulu Daddy Junior Still can’t believe this @dejomania.”
The Nigerian entertainment sphere, particularly the Yoruba genre, has been thrown into mourning following the news of his death on Friday morning.
The actor died in an undisclosed Lagos hospital after a brief illness. The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin confirmed his death.
“Yes, it is confirmed. He died in a hospital this morning. But I am yet to get full details of the incident”
The deceased shot into limelight for his role in the movie titled: “Omo Oran”, featuring the veteran actor Fatai Adetayo (Lalude).
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Things to know about Dejo Tunfulu:
Dejo Tunfulu, died months to his 50th birthday.
On the 31st of May, 1972, the actor was born in Idumota, Lagos Island, Lagos State. He is from Abeokuta’s Ikija neighborhood in Ogun State.
Adetokunbo graduated from Lagos Island’s Ansar-Ud-Deen primary school with a First School Leaving Certificate. He also graduated from the Dolphin High School in Ebute Elefun, Lagos Island, with a School Certificate.
In addition, he received a certificate in printing from the Modern Way Nigeria School of Printing.
In 1987, the deceased made his first television appearance in the Kolawole International Theatre Group’s drama series “Apere Ijongbon.”
He got his popular nickname as “Dejo Tunfulu” through his comic roles in movies, where he was often cast as a stammerer.
He joined a school drama club where he started horning his trade and featured in some stage plays in the early 1980s.
In 1987, he joined Akuko Gagara Theatre Group and Kolawole International Theatre Group to learn the trade.
In his early years, though, his proximity to performers like Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje) and Kayode Olasehinde (Baba Ajirebi) aided his acting career.
He rose to prominence after starring alongside renowned actor Fatai Adetayo (Lalude) in the film “Omo Oran.”
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The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.
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