Popular Nigerian filmmaker, and director of the popular Nollywood series, “Shanty Town”, Dimeji Ajibola is dead.
Ajibola died in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, after battling with an undisclosed illness, leaving a profound void in the Nigerian film industry and amongst his fans worldwide.
The news of his death was disclosed by Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninaolowo in an Instagram post that read;
“I love you brother and I will miss you @dimejiajibola. May God heal your family & loved ones. Till we meet again didi vox Rest on CHAMP .”
The unexpected loss has left many in the Nollywood community and beyond deeply saddened, as they share memories and prayers for the late actor.
One ayo_nko, commented, “What a life… May God forgive him and rest his soul”.
@ejikeasiegbu, shared, “Sad to hear this! Rest in the Lord’s bosom.”
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke also shared the deceased picture with an emotional post which read:
“I CANT MAKE SENSE OF IT.
TO MAKE SENSE OF IT IS TO ACCEPT IT.
TO ACCEPT IT IS TO QUESTION GOD.
TO QUESTION GOD….
I CANT MAKE SENSE OF IT.
THIS PROJECT IS YOUR LAST LEGACY BRO.
IN YOUR WORDS ” This is the project every filmaker waits for”.
THE WORLD WILL, YET AGAIN, WITNESS YOUR SINGULAR BRILANCE AND AMAZING PERSONALITY.
REST IN GOD’S BOSSOM D. 🙏🏾
THE SHOW MUST GO ON IN YOUR NAME..
I CANT MAKE ANY SENSE OF IT.”
Before his death, Ajibola was celebrated as a creative force and a visionary in the entertainment industry, blending traditional and digital art forms in groundbreaking ways. His work spanned film, animation, VFX, virtual worlds, and interactive media.
He was the brain behind the 2012 urban musical film Hoodrush, which won multiple awards, including Best Movie at the 2012 Green Me Film Festival in Germany, Best Actor and Soundtrack at the Nollywood Movies Awards, and Best Supporting Actor at the AMAA Awards.
May his soul rest in peace.
By Ezinne Okorie.
