Just In: Popular Yoruba Actor Sisi Quadri dies At 44
A Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, who is more popularly known as Sisi Quadri, has died. Sisi Quadri passed on at the age of 44.
He celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023.
Oyebamiji’s death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry on Friday.
This is coming hours after Anikulapo ( Rise of the spectre ) debuted on Netflix, a series where he featured.
Writing on her verified Instagram handle, actress Abiola Bayo said: “You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect peace”.
Another actor, Tunde Yusuf who posted his (Sisi Quadri)’s picture said, “Everything in the world is according to the will of Allah, from Allah we have come and unto Him, we shall return. May God bless, rest your soul, bro”.
Regina Chukwu also commiserated with the late Oyebamiji while sharing the story of how he was fighting for his life some days back, adding, “Most people don’t know but yes, I trained under him as a make-up artist on set for years.
He is well known for his role in the movie “Seniyan Seranko,” which was released on December 4, 2004.
Sisi Quadri was renowned for his exceptional comedic talent and his ability to deliver cutting insults with finesse.
This trait endeared him to many movie watchers around the country.
A close relative who confirmed the news said, “the current information at my disposal is that he was admitted in a private hospital in Iwo 5 days ago after battling with hiccups for hours….”
Details later…