Olumide Bakare Biography
Olumide Bakare was a Nigerian actor and producer born on the 26th of November 1953 and died on the 22nd April, 2017 in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.
Career
Bakare is popularly known for the lead role he played in the rested TV Series “Koko Close.” Koko Close is a popular TV Series that aired on the TV and Film theatres in those days.
Undoubtedly, his nickname “Chief Koko was gotten from his role in this TV Series.
While he was an active actor, Olumide in many blockbuster movies and soap adverts. Papa Ajasco and Company by Wale Adenuga was inclusive.
Early Life
The renowned Nigerian movie actor, Olumide Bakare also known as Chief Koko was born in the early ’50s to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Bakare.
Born on 26th November 1953, Olumide lived a life worthy of emulation.
Is Olumide Bakare Married?
Yes, kindly, Olumide is married and has four grown-up children altogether.
Olulabode, one of his children who’s a pastor in the United States. Oluwamayowa, a businessman in Lagos, Oluwatofunmi and Halimat.
Bakare’s children are all doing well in their respective careers.
Late Olumide Bakare’s Death
Many people are looking to confirm if Olumide Bakare is truly dead, and the question, Is Olumide Bakare Dead? Keeps popping up on the internet.
The veteran actor is dead. He died on Saturday, the 22nd of April year 2017.
The thespian, who had been seriously sick since the year 2013, underwent a surgery at University Teaching Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Oyo State, shortly before his death. Olumide Bakare’s death came as a shock to his numerous fans globally.
Net Worth
Olumide Bakare net worth is $600,000
