Nigerian comedian and actor Bayegun Oluwatoyin, widely known as Woli Arole, has announced the heartbreaking loss of his father. He shared the news through an emotional tribute on his official Instagram page late Sunday night.
Accompanying a poignant photo of himself with his late father, Arole poured out his grief while expressing acceptance of God’s will. The comedian-turned-preacher reflected on the loss, marking it as a significant and deeply personal moment in his life.
He wrote:
“It has pleased the LORD to receive my FATHER in GLORY.
It’s in total submission to the will of GoD to announce the demise of my Father, my HERO and my ROLE MODEL.
I am happy I spent your last moments with you in JOY, PRAYERS and FUN. Rest well Baba Jimmy.
Happy you left a LEGACY and that LEGACY is ME!!!!!!
I would miss you so MUCH!!!!!”
Fans, colleagues, and well-wishers have since flooded the post with messages of condolence, offering prayers and support during this challenging time.
Reacting to the post;
Bukola Bawala said: “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace
God general, So sorry for the loss sir.”
Joshua Abass said: “Accept our condolences Man of God.”
Tosin Alagbada Ina said: “Rest On Grandpa.”
Funmilola Aina said: “It is well!”
May Heaven receive His Soul. Accept my condolences”
Oluwasegun Shadrack said: “Rest In Peace grandpa”
Abraham Olabode Olorun Ipe said: “May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.”
Psalmist Timmy Sax said: “Rest in peace Grand pa
Moronfoye Oluwaseun Adewale said: “Glory to God for a life well spent and legacies that follows.”
Oladele Oladayo Adebayo said: “May the Lord comfort you and the rest of the family!”
Evang Oladokun Ifeoluwa Nifemi said: “Rest in power daddy.”
Oluwategah Ochuko said: “May his soul Rest In Peace.”
Wunmi Omoniyi said: “Accept my condolences sir, I pray the Lord be with you and the family he left behind 🙏”
