Late actor will be laid to rest this May

The actor who died in the early hours of Saturday, April 22, 2017, will be laid to rest on Friday, May 26, 2017, at St. James Cemetery, Ijokodo, Ibadan, after a burial service at St. James Cathedral.

There would be a service of songs on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at St. James Cathedral, Oke Bola Ibadan.

Before his passing, Bakare was ill for over a year. He was discharged from the University College Hospital (UCH) in 2016.

On April 22, Bakare was rushed to the hospital after his health got worse, but he was declared dead on arrival.

The late actor was popular for his role in "Edun Ara," "Gbogbolomo" among others.

Olumide Bakare is survived by his wife, Adekunbi Bakare and four children.

May his soul rest in peace.