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Veteran Nigerian Comedian, Moses Olaiya (Baba Sala) Dies At 83

Published

8 October 2018

9:44 AM

Baba Sala Passes On At 83

Veteran comedian and humour merchant, Apostle Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala, has died of old age-related sickness.

LEGENDARY veteran comedian, Moses Olaiya aka BABA SALA IS DEAD!

Baba Sala, aged 82 died around 10.00 pm on sunday night in his home in Ilesa, Osun State. #LNCnews via Punch

Dear Nigerians let us send our love to his family. #RIPbabasala @segalink @HOAction @TunjiLardner pic.twitter.com/pS294MKEo5

— Leading Nigeria's Conversation (@LNCtoday) October 8, 2018

Naija News understands that Baba Sala, gave up the ghost at his private residence at Ilesa, Osun State, around 10.00 pm on Sunday night.

Moses Olaiya – Baba Sala was a great man of humour.

He will long be remembered for making people happy under any condition.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

— H.O.B. Bamgbade (@HOAction) October 8, 2018

According to a press statement signed by his media aide, Mr Isaac Haastrup, the remains of the deceased comedian had been deposited at the morgue of the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa.

Hastrup said, “Baba has died. He died some minutes to 10pm on Sunday night. His remains had been taken to the morgue. He died of old-age related sickness.

“He came to church two Sundays ago and he was the one that said the benediction. Baba has gone to be with the Lord and he will be missed by many people including his fans.”

It would be recalled that Adejumo had been bedridden for months before his final demise Sunday night.

This is one of his comic videos while he was alive.