University Of Ilorin Looses Lecturer Ayo Akinwale

By Olamilekan Alani

University of Ilorin has just lose one of its  lecture at the Department of Performing Arts  Prof Ayo Akinwale.

Prof  Akinwale who is also well known in the Nigerian film industry die at the age 74

Mr. Kunle Akogun, Director of Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin who confirmed the death to the  said he died on Sept. 13.

Akinwale began his acting career in the 1970s featuring in television and drama productions.

He won the Best Indigenous actor award at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Born in Ibadan, he attended Methodist High School and the University of Ibadan before beginning academic work as a lecturer at the Polytechnic Ibadan.

He was the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Culture of the University of Ilorin, and also the Chairman of Oyo State Council for Arts and Culture.

Akinwale also starred in several cultural festivals across Nigeria, a versatile producer, academician, and play writer.

He produced a ‘Sango’ in 1997, Ladepo Omo Adanwo in 2005, and Iranse Aje in 2007.

He was the pioneer board Chairman of UnilorinFM.