Baba Sala who was regarded as one of the fathers of motion pictures and modern comedy in Nigeria touched so many homes in the 80’s and 90’s
Below are 5 things you should know about late Baba Sala
#1. King Sunny Ade had his skills honed under the tutelage of Baba Sala.
#2. The late dramatist is shy off stage. In an interview with News Telegraph his son, Emmanuel Adejumo, said: “My daddy is somebody who is very shy off stage, but when he is on stage, he is something else.”
#3. The late actor was regarded as the father of modern Nigerian comedy, alongside other dramatists like Hubert Ogunde, Kola Ogunmola, Oyin Adejobi and Duro Ladipo. These people popularised theatre and television acting in Nigeria.
#4. In 2017, a book titled Triumph of destiny was published in honour of the late actor. The book was written by Collins Oyedokun, Akinola Babatunde and Kunle Ajani.
#5. In 2017, the late actor solicited for financial support from well-meaning Nigerians for his health. At that time, he was suffering from a stroke.
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