What Happened To Dejo Tunfulu That Caused His Death? Know How The Yoruba Actor Died
What Happened To Dejo Tunfulu? A well-known Nollywood comic actor, died recently at the age of 49. He was only a few months away from turning 50. What happened to him that caused his death? Learn more about it in the sections below.
Many Nollywood fans were saddened to hear the news that beloved Nollywood actor Dejo Tunfulu had died. The death of one of the greatest Yoruba actors has also deeply saddened the Yoruba genre artists.
Dejo Tunfulu was only a few months away from reaching his fifties when he died.
What Happened To Dejo Tunfulu That Caused His Death? Know-How The Yoruba Actor Died
The news of Dejo Tunfulu passing away was revealed to us by his close friends Kunle Afod and Bolaji Amusan.
He was reportedly working on the set before he started to bleed unexpectedly. He got rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead on Friday morning, April 1.
However, the cause of Dejo Tunfulu’s death is not known to the public yet. He was likely suffering from some underlying illness.
Dejo seemed to be perfectly normal until he suddenly had to be rushed to the hospital. Furthermore, just a day before his passing, he had uploaded a video on his Instagram.
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Four days ago, Dejo wrote on his Instagram, “It’s another new week; enjoy it to your satisfaction.” However, the Yoruba actor could not make it through the week.
Kunle Afod has expressed his sadness stating, “You posted this a few days ago, Dejo…Haaaaaaaaa… This is so sad.”
Is Yoruba Comic Actor Dejo Tunfulu On Wikipedia?
Dejo Tunfulu is not on Wikipedia. However, various Nigerian sites and also international media have covered his information.
Dejo is a famous Nollywood actor, and he is very respected in the Yoruba genre. He has also been called a Yoruba comic actor for his roles in comedy films.
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His real name is Kunle Adetokunbo, but he is known as Dejo Tunfulu because of his comic roles in movies, where he often got cast as a Stutterer.
Dejo Tunfulu shot into the limelight after his role in the movie “Omo Oran.” He has also been a member of Akuko Gagara Theatre Group and Kolawole International Theatre Group.
Nollywood Actor Dejo Tunfulu Biography Explored
Dejo Tunfulu was born on May 31, 1972. he was born and raised in Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
He attended the local school of Ansar-Ud-Deen primary school at Lagos Island. He then went on to obtain School Certificate at the Dolphin High School.
Lastly, he attended the Modern Way Nigeria School of Printing.
Dejo would go on to learn at theatre groups, and his first TV appearance was in 1987 in the drama series “Apere Ijongbon.”