Tears as Sisi Quadri is buried in Iwo

Popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri also known as Sisi Quadri, has been buried.

Sisi Quadri was buried in his hometown of Iwo in Osun State.

The late Nollywood actor was buried according to Muslim rites at about 1 pm on Saturday.

He died on Friday at the age of 44.

His death was revealed by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry.

Earlier, mourners had thronged the Agbowo area of Iwo to receive the body of the late Sisi Quadri.

Youths and residents of Iwo, theatre practitioners and other dignitaries were part of the mourners in the area who waited for the body to arrive for the rites.

Meanwhile, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed described the actor’s death as shocking and devastating.

It reads partly, “Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji (aka Sisi Quadri) was a delight to watch in movies. He was a great talent that illuminated homes and impart valuable messages. With his demise, the memory of the wonderful moments he created on the scenes, and more, the comical relief he inspires through his works will reverberate for years.

“I mourn his loss knowing well the great talent that is gone. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Iwoland, the movie industry, and everyone touched by this devastating experience.

“It is my sincere prayer that they get the strength to bear the hard moment his passage represents. May Almighty Allah grant his aljanah fidau soul.”