Nollywood Mourns Actor Janmole After Fatal Road Accident

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the loss of actor and comedian Adeshina “Janmole” Oshin, who died in a tragic road accident. His untimely death comes less than a week after the passing of veteran actor Fesogboye Oyewole, marking another significant loss for the Yoruba movie sector.

Bolaji Amusan, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced Janmole's death on Tuesday via Instagram. He confirmed that the actor died in a car crash, though specific details surrounding the accident were not immediately available. Amusan expressed his condolences, writing, “May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace.”

Actor Olaiya Akinyemi also confirmed the news, sharing a video from the accident scene on his Instagram page. The footage showed a damaged 18-seater bus, believed to have been carrying the late actor at the time of the crash. “Inalilah Wainalilahi Rojihuna. This is sad. Rest in peace Adeshina Okiki Janmole,” he wrote.

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May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace.

Janmole, whose full name was Adesina Okiki Janmole, developed a passion for acting during his primary school years. He officially joined the film industry in 1989 after completing his primary education. Despite initial opposition from his parents, who were concerned about his acting career affecting his studies and his mother's trading business, they eventually supported his dedication. He trained in furniture making before making his first on-screen appearance in “Àsírí Ológbò.”

He gained prominence for his self-produced film “Jamonle” and was known for his comedic roles, traditional village characters, and action-oriented performances. His notable films include “Agunbaniro,” “Ìyàwó Asante,” “Ọgbọ́n Inu,” and “Orogun Adedigba.” Janmole was the eldest child in his family and hailed from Kajola Local Government Area in Oyo State. He also underwent four years of training in acting and film production under veteran Yoruba actor Rasaq “Ojopagogo” Olayiwola.

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Inalilah Wainalilahi Rojihuna. This is sad. Rest in peace Adeshina Okiki Janmole