Tears as late Nollywood actor is buried, final burial plans released (Photos)

– The remains of Arakangudu has been laid to rest

– The burial was star studded

– His final burial plans have been released

Imam praying on Arakangudu’s remains

The remains of late veteran actor Sikiru Adeshina popularly known as Arakangudu has been laid to rest according to Islamic conjunction.

Arakangudu’s remains taken to his final resting place

The last prayer on the corpse was said by Chief Imam of Osogbo land at Oja Oba before he was buried at his family compound located behind Mubarak central mosque, Ile Gegele, Osogbo, Osun state.

Mourners in tears

Notable artists at the burial are Osun State Arts Forum. Others include Hon Rotimi Makinde, Monsuru Obadina Fala, Toyin Adegbola, Adebayo Tijani, Muideen Oladapo Lala, Lukmon Raji, Ajala Jalingo, Bobo B, Sokoti, Abeni Agbon, Dodo Ede, Tunde Amoke, Baba Tafa, Baba Olofa Ina, Ogunjinmi, Jinadu Ewele, Bukky Lawal. Iya Oko Bournvita and other notable Nigerians like Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade (former secretary to Osun state government) and hosts of others.

Hon Rotimi Makinde and other artists

Plans have been put in place by his colleagues to give him a befitting burial. According to the Arakangudu burial committee and members of Osun state arts forum, there will be a candle light procession on Tuesday, February 16 from Ile Gegere behind Mubarak central mosque, Plantation, Osogbo from 5 pm till 8 pm. A Fridau prayer by 9 am on Wednesday, February 17 at the same address after which there will be an Artists Night.

Toyin Adegbola and other veteran actors

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More photos from Arakangudu’s burial:

Hon Rotimi Makinde and other mourners

Toyin Makinde and other mourners

Arakangudu died of cardiac arrest in Kaduna on Monday, February 8. Meanwhile, another Nollywood actor is critically ill and is being hospitalised at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state. Olumide Bakare is suffering from heart and lungs related ailment. He is soliciting for spiritual and financial support of Nigerians.

 

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