Just learnt of Baba Jimoh Aliu's transition to the world beyond. In 2017, I was the Guest Lecturer at the induction of the Engineering graduates at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Baba Jimoh Aliu was one of the awardees at the event. I was surprised at how he could still dance and perform at such an advanced age as he came with his cultural troupe. 
I grew up watching him on TV and his Yoruba soap opera Arelu and Àjálù remain epic in the history of soaps in Nigeria. I recall how the roads were empty when it was time for Arelu. Baba Jimoh Aliu gave us Fadeyi Oloro and Orisabunmi.
The Yoruba film and movie industry has lost a titan. It's instructive that other titans like Toyosi Arigbabuwo and Ogun Majek also died this year. The original thespians are going.
Baba Àwòrò, Rest In Peace.
Baba Àwòrò, Rest In Peace.
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