TAMPPAN Hosts Tribute-Concert for Late Yoruba Actor, Tafa Oloyede

The Osun state chapter of the theater Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN), said it would organize a concert to honor the late John Adewunmi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede.

The Governor of the chapter, Moruf Lawal, said that theatre art practitioners in Osun would converge at the residence of the late actor in Arowomole, Ita-Olokan, Osogbo.

The concert, which would involve artists’ performances, would take place on Thursday, in Osogbo, Osun state capital.

“The artists will be performing to honor the late actor, who was a veteran and well-respected senior colleague in the Yoruba theatre art industry, both in Osun and Nigeria at large.

“The artists will be performing from 12.00 p.m, to 10.00 p.m in Osogbo, to honor the veteran actor,” he said.

The National Assistant, General Secretary of TAMPAN, Ayo Oladapo, added that aside from the tribute concert, another artistes’ night would be organized.

“The Ede-North and Ede-South TAMPPAN members are to organize the artistes’ night, starting from 7.00 p.m. till when it is convenient to stop, at the family house of late Oloyede.

“The one we are organizing at his residence in Osogbo is to let residents of Osogbo know that late Oloyede lived a good life while living among them.

“It is also to create awareness about his art and craft, and to celebrate his life.”