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How Baba Gbenro died – Filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye
Nov 16, 2024
Gospel filmmaker and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has disclosed how his colleague, Korede ‘Baba Gbenro’ Are—a cast member in his popular YouTubeBaba Gbenro series movie, ‘Abattoir’ died.
Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 65-year-old actor, known for his roles in several Christian movies and performances alongside notable actors like Damilola Bamiloye and Tolulope Adegbo, died after a prolonged battle with liver disease.
In a heartfelt tribute posted on his Facebook page Thursday, the 64-year-old filmmaker recounted the events that led to Baba Gbenro’s death.
He described the late actor as a devoted servant of God who remained steadfast in his work for the Lord until his final moments.
He said: “Baba Korede Are, a hardworking vineyard worker, has closed for the day. His master told him that it was time to leave work. We were working together when the master suddenly called him and said: ‘Korede, come over here; it is time to come home.’
“We were at the location of Abejoye Season 8 and didn’t know he was rounding off his assignment in the vineyard. He was on the film location of Abattoir 5, and we never knew he was completing his task.”
Last conversation
The Osun-born actor also shared details of his final conversation with the deceased actor who was the founder of Calvary Movie Drama Ministry in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
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