Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Baba Gebu Passes Away After Brief Illness
The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of veteran actor Prince Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu. The heartbreaking news was shared by actor Kunle Afod on his Instagram page, where he expressed grief over the loss of the Nollywood legend. According to Afod, Baba Gebu passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, after a brief battle with an undisclosed illness. Sharing photos of the late actor, Kunle Afod described him as a true icon and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul. He wrote, “It saddens my heart as I announce the passing away of our great legend, a great actor who passed away this evening after a brief illness… BABA GEBU may your soul rest in peace …”