- The tragic death of Korede Are, affectionately known as ‘Baba Gbenro,’ has sparked a wave of emotion, with Mike Bamiloye leading the chorus of grief.
- Bamiloye opened up about Baba Gbenro’s final days, revealing the projects he had been pouring his heart into, unaware that his time was running out.
- This sudden, heart-wrenching loss moved Bamiloye to share hard-hitting truths about the unpredictability of life and the Christian faith.
Acclaimed filmmaker and spiritual leader of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, delivered a stirring and deeply emotional tribute to his dear friend and colleague, Korede Are, better known as Baba Gbenro.
In a moving Facebook post, Bamiloye recounted his last encounter with Baba Gbenro, emphasizing the dedication and spirit of the man who, despite battling health issues, remained steadfast in his mission to spread the Gospel through film.
According to him, when Baba Gbenro was rushed to the hospital, the late actor made one last humble request to the 64-year-old drama veteran, to greet his friends and remember him when assigning future roles.
Bamiloye claimed little did he know that Abattoir season five would be his final contribution to the ministry he cherished so deeply.
Bamiloye did not hold back his sorrow as he described Baba Gbenro as a man of God whose life and career were firmly anchored in his faith.
He spoke of the late actor’s relentless dedication to spreading the word of God through drama, a passion that didn’t waver even in the face of illness.
In his tribute, Bamiloye reflected on Baba Gbenro’s tireless work for the Lord and shared a sobering message with his followers—reminding them that the call from above can come at any moment.
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The news of Baba Gbenro’s death on Thursday, November 14, 2024, sent shockwaves through the Christian drama community, as he was a well-loved figure, celebrated for his iconic role in Abattoir..
His sudden passing struck a deep chord, especially because he was in the midst of filming the anticipated fifth season of Abattoir while Bamiloye was on set for the eighth season of Abejoye, both under the Mount Zion Films banner.