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Jimi Solanke was born on 4 July, 1942 in Lagos State, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor and poet (1942–2024). Discover Jimi Solanke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Occupation Film actor Playwright Poet Folk Singer Dramatist
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July, 1942
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Lagos State, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Date of death 5 February, 2024
Died Place Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality Niger

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Jimi Solanke Net Worth

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1942

Jimi Solanke (4 July 1942 – 5 February 2024) was a Nigerian film actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet and playwright.

Solanke graduated from the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a diploma certificate in drama.

After graduation, Solanke moved to the United States, where he created a drama group called The Africa Review, focusing on African culture.

Members of this group usually put on African clothing, specifically Yoruba costume.

They performed in black African schools.

Solanke established himself in Los Angeles, California, where his storytelling career began.

He was described as a "master storyteller" by CNN.

1986

In 1986, he returned to Nigeria with three members of the African Review group to work with the NTA.

He also played the minstrel on the children's show Storyland.

His reputation earned him the lead role in most of Ola Balogun's films.

He was part of the team that made the film of Kongi's Harvest by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka.

Solanke died at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, Nigeria on 5 February 2024, at the age of 81.

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