Veteran Nollywood Actor, Mufutau Sanni "AJIGIJAGA Dies!

Popular Yoruba actor, Mufutau Sanni Abdulahi, known as Ajigijaga, is dead, according to the president of The Golden Movie Ambassadors of Nigeria, Comrade Saidi Balogun.

He was born to the Abdulahi family in July 15, 1955 in Ogun State, Nigeria. The popular actor died yesterday morning at his Oko-Oba residence, Agege, Lagos, following injuries he sustained in an okada accident about two weeks ago. In a chat with Saturday Telegraph, veteran actor, Chief Kehinde Akinremi aka Kanran, said the news of Ajigijaga’s death was so sad, describing him as one who had contributed greatly to the Yoruba film industry. He said: “Broken bottle Ajigijaga that I know was an easy going person and cool headed, but he does not like to be cheated or people around him to be cheated. He fights for the interest of fellow actors and he can assist people to a fault.

He started acting and film making in 1981. He was a member of Guild of Actors, Directors, and Producers in Nigeria. The actor made wave in the early 90’s in many Yoruba movies. He was famous for his roles as leader of criminal activities. Apart from acting, Mr. Sanni was also an event manager.

According to the President of The Golden Movie Ambassadors of Nigeria (TGMA), Mr. Saidi Balogun, Ajigijaga died at the age of 60. In his tribute to the deceased, Balogun said, “Ajigijaga’s death is a big loss to the movie industry, especially to members of The Golden Movie Ambassadors. Just last week, he called me to explain why he couldn’t attend our last monthly meeting. I can recall that he mentioned that his absence was due to injuries he sustained in a motor-bike accident about two weeks ago. I was shocked this morning to get a call from one of his children that he has passed on. We shall miss his useful contributions to discussions on how to move the movie industry forward and instil discipline and professionalism in our members. May his soul rest in peace.”