Iconic Nigerian actor and playwright, known world-wide for his classic plays, particularly “Oba Koso”, “Eda”, and “Oba Moro”.
He died in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria, on 11th March, 1978, aged 45.
Celebrations of the 40th anniversary of his passage in Ibadan, Osogbo, Ile-Ife and Iganmu, Lagos State are from Saturday, 10th March to Sunday, 18th March,2018.
May the noble soul of the “Thunderking” of theatre continue to rest in peace. Amen.
In his tribute remark, Mr Mufu Onifade the producer of classical stage drama “Yeepa Solarin Nbo” he wrote
“B E A U T I F U L ! ! !
Duro Ladipo remains one of the greatest iconic theatre figures that ever traversed the surface of this earth. He is (yes, is) a pride of our race, our culture and our heritage.
Sleep on, Orisa!”