R.I.P!! Yoruba Actor, Sikiru ‘Adeshina’ AKA Arakangudu Is Dead

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R.I.P!! Yoruba Actor, Sikiru ‘Adeshina’ AKA Arakangudu Is Dead

Top Actor, Prince Jide Kosoko confirmed Arakangudu‘s death to GoldmyneTv this morning. He said his association has despatched members to his house.

The fantastic actor died yesterday 8th February 2016 in Kaduna State through heart attack.

His remains according to a source will be moved to his home town in Osogbo, Capital of Osun State for burial this morning.

The baritone-voiced actor who practiced his trade in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood is known for his portrayal of herbalists and armed robbers.

He was also a movie producer and has produced many award-winning movies, among them Iya Oko Bournvita, Agba Osugbo, Aje Olokun, Ogbologbo, Ilu Gangan. He was also a movie director and directed a couple of movies.

Arakangudu, also known as Sikiru Adeshina, had gone off the acting radar for some years after suffering from an undisclosed ailment that made him abandon his Lagos base and relocate to Oshogbo, his home town.

Arakangudu later made a return to acting in 2015 with his role as a chief in the palace in a recent movie titled Ayaba Oosa.

His remains are en route to his house where he will be buried later today.