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Nigerian actor and poet (1942–2024)

Jimi Solanke
Born(1942-07-04)4 July 1942
Lagos State, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Died5 February 2024(2024-02-05) (aged 81)
Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan
Occupation(s)
Film actor
Playwright
Poet Folk Singer Dramatist
Known forKongi's Harvest, Sango, Shadow Parties
RelativesOyinkansola Solanke, Kehinde Solanke, Arole Taiwo Solanke, Seun Solanke, Lope Solanke, Sayo Solanke, Sola Solanke

Jimi Solanke Listen (4 July 1942 – 5 February 2024) was a Nigerian film actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet and playwright.

Early life

Solanke graduated from the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a diploma certificate in drama.

Career

After graduation, Solanke moved to the United States, where he created a drama group called The Africa Review, focusing on African culture. Members of this group usually put on African clothing, specifically Yoruba costume. They performed in black African schools. Solanke established himself in Los Angeles, California, where his storytelling career began. He was described as a "master storyteller" by CNN.

In 1986, he returned to Nigeria with three members of the African Review group to work with the NTA. He also played the minstrel on the children's show Storyland. His reputation earned him the lead role in most of Ola Balogun's films. He was part of the team that made the film of Kongi's Harvest by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka.

Death

Solanke died at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria on 5 February 2024, at the age of 81.

Filmography

References

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  9. Jimi Solanke Storyteller First Rap
  10. Balogun, Adeola. "We shared intelligence and wine with Wole Soyinka". www.punchng.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  11. NgFinders (29 October 2019). "Jimi Solanke: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies". Ngfinders.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  12. "Veteran actor Jimi Solanke dies at 81". Punch. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.

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