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Baba Yabo

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Baba Yabo
Born
Dèhoumon Adjagnon

(1925-03-13)13 March 1925
Died1 February 1985(1985-02-01) (aged 59)
Occupation(s)Comedian, Actor
Years active1940–1985

Dèhoumon Adjagnon, (13 March 1925 – 1 February 1985) popularly known by his stage name Baba Yabo, was a Beninese comedian and actor.[1] One of the most popular comedy actors in Benin, he revolutionized the world of theater in Benin with his unique comedy style and storytelling.[2]

Personal life

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Yabo was born on 13 March 1925 in Porto-Novo, Benin.[2]

He is the father of Frédéric Joël Aïvo.

Career

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In the 1980s, Yabo started theater acting with his Towa konou troupe and companion Mamoudou Eyissê alias Mister Okéké and Antoine Sokênou.[3] He exercises the profession of driver to Finance in Benin, then the Lycée Toff I st Porto Novo.

Legacy

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There is a 2 m high statue of Yabo erected in his memory in the Zèvou district in Porto-Novo.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The artist actor Baba Yabo immortalized in Porto Novo". lavraieinfo. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b "The comedian artist Baba Yabo passed away 32 years ago". La Nation Bénin, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. ^ Dèhoumon Adjagnon dit "Baba Yabo" & la Troupe Towakonou. WorldCat. OCLC 962185562. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Dèhoumon Adjagnon alias Baba Yabo soon immortalized". All Africa. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
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