The Ekitu State Arts and Council has formally announced the passing away of Chief Jimoh Aliu, MFR, ECA.
The icon of theatre practice died at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital at about 2pm, today 17th September 2020 during a brief illness.
Born 86 years ago in Okemesi Ekiti, Aworo, as he is fondly called, had a stint in the Army before joining the defunct Akin Ogungbe Travelling Theatre Group from where he later formed his Jimoh Aliu Cultural Group of Nigeria.
An astute Actor, a celebrated Playwright and quintessential Director, Jimoh Aliu’s works dominated the Nigerian theatre space for three decades before the late icon migrated into movie making in the mid 80s. He just completed the shooting of his latest movie 7 days before he passed on.
The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr John Kayode Fayemi, CON expressed shock at the demise of this illustrious son of Ekiti State. While commiserating with members of Jimoh Aliu family over this loss, the Executive Governor prayed that Allah accepts the soul of the departed into Aljannah fridaos.
The remains of late Chief Jimoh Aliu will be laid to rest at Okemesi Ekiti, 4pm tomorrow, 18th September, 2020.
Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare
Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism
Ekiti State.
Ekiti Arts, Culture, Tourism Ministry announce death of Jimoh Aliu
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