Kunle Afolayan, prominent actor and film producer has reflected on the life and times of his father, Adeyemi Afolayan, fondly called Ade Love, explaining that he died without reaping the reward of his work.
During an interview in a popular discussion programme “WthChude”, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, closely monitored by Theliberationnews, the actor said his father died at a tender age without reaping the fruits of his labour.
He added that Ade Love lived an exemplary life and his death was due to the end of his time in life.
His words; “He didn’t even get close to getting his reward. He died at the age of 56, that’s pretty young. But I think he had to die, maybe for some of us to be able to do what we are doing today.
“For me when people die, it’s because their time is up and people would take it up. So one of the reasons why there’s still continuity, why his name is still heard everywhere is because we are doing what we are doing.
”I think he lived a good life and we too, we’ll go one day. If any of our kids decide to pick the profession up and if not, that’s on them.”
Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan was an actor, filmmaker, dramatist, and producer. He is also the brother of popular actress Toyin Afolayan.
Fondly referred to as Ade Love; he began his career in 1966 when he joined Moses Olaiya’s drama cast, he later left the group in 1971 to inaugurate his drama group which went on to orchestrate comedic plays.
He also featured in “Ajani Ogun” and Ija Ominira” in 1976, films which were produced by him and directed by Ola Balogun.
Ade love died at the age of 56 and was survived by 4 sons and a daughter all of whom are successful actors.
