Dejo Tunfulu
Dejo Tunfulu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kunle Makinde Adetokunbo May 31, 1972 |
| Died | April 1, 2022 (aged 49) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nigeria school of printing |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1987–2022 |
| Known for | Apere Ijongbon, Yemi my Lover, Ejide, Ito, Hally the Drummer, Jide Jendo |
Kunle Adetokunbo (31 May 1972 – 1 April 2022)[1] was a Nigerian actor popularly known as Dejo Tunfulu// .[2][3]
Background
[edit]Adetokunbo was born in Idumota, near Lagos, Ogun State, and hailed from Ikija Abeokuta.[4] He attended Ansar-Ud-Deen primary school in Lagos[5] and went further to obtain a certificate in printing from Modern Way Nigeria School of Printing.[1]
His career started in 1987 in a television series titled ‘Apere Ijongbon.’ He got his nickname ‘Dejo Tunfulu’ by acting as a stammerer in comic roles.[1][5] Another source says he began his acting career in the television program 'Theatre Omode' and became known by the name Dejo in the movie 'Aje ni Iya mi,' in which he played the role of Dejo.[6]
Filmography
[edit]- Apere Ijongbon (1987)
- Yemi my Lover (1993)[7]
- Ejide (2007)
- Ito (2008)[8]
- Hally The Drummer (2016)
- Jide Jendo (2020)[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dejo Tunfulu: 'I thought it was April fool prank'". Tribune Online. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ editing (1 April 2022). "Nollywood Comic Actor, Dejo Tunfulu Buried In Lagos". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Five things to know about late Yoruba comic actor, Dejo Tunfulu". Punch Newspapers. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Nollywood comedian, 'Dejo' Tunfulu is dead". Vanguard News. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Eight tins you need know about Nollywood actor Dejo Tunfulu wey die". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Yoruba Comic Actor, Dejo Tunfulu, Dies At 50". Channels Television. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ izuzu, chibumga (20 July 2017). "Watch classic Yoruba movie "Yemi My Lover"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Yoruba Actor Dejo Tunfulu Passes Away Aged 50". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
External links
[edit]- Dejo Tunfulu at IMDb
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