Another Nollywood Veteran Actor Down With Heart Problem

Veteran nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare is reportedly down with a heart related disease.

According to report, the famous ‘Chief Koko’ of the infamous ‘Koko Close’ TV series of the early 80s has been hospitalized for some time now due to the severity of the ailment.
Though Olumide has been discharged, he is still not enjoying the best of health. Those who see him always have said the very active and energetic actor is not looking anything strong.
Speaking with a Lagos based magazine recently, the actor said, “I’m weak; I cannot do anything for now. I’ve also not been able to work for a while now as a result if this illness, so I’m calling on well-meaning Nigerians for support.”
The veteran actor who has featured in films such as, ‘Oduduwa,’ ‘Maroro,’ “Chief Koko Close,” and many others is said to have relocated to Ibadan, Oyo State, where he is recuperating.
He needs your prayers as well as your support.

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