Femi Ogunrombi, a seasoned actor in Nollywood who was known as Papa Ajasco, has passed away.
Husseini Shaibu, a theatre professional, reported his death on Sunday via his Twitter account.
I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with @NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the 'Papa Ajasco' character on the popular @waleadenugaprod Comic Series 'Papa Ajasco' Mr. Femi Ogunrombi is DEAD!
Journey well Sir pic.twitter.com/teM5MFerAY
— Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D (@igalaman) January 14, 2023
He tweeted, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with #NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on the popular #waleadenugaprod comic series ‘Papa Ajasco’ Mr. Femi Ogunrombi is dead.
“I am told that the actor, singer, highlifist and trained nurse whom we fondly called ‘Uncle Ogurombo’ (not to his hearing though) passed on this evening (Saturday)”
Ogunrombi was well-known for his part in the comedy series Papa Ajasco by Wale Adenuga.
When the previous character, Abiodun Ayoyinka, left the programme, Ogunrombi assumed the role of Papa Ajasco.and acted the role with enthusiasm.
