Kayode Odumosu, veteran Nigerian actor, popularly known as Pa Kasumu has died at age 66.
Pa Kaunmu, who was known for his soothing comic relief in movies passed away after a long battle with liver and heart-related ailment. Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola confirmed Kaunmu’s passing yesterday evening on Instagram.
Her statement reads:
“BREAKING NEWS! Our model veteran actor Pa kasunmu Kayode Odumosu finally takes a bow.
It is with so much heavy pain in our hearts that we regret to announce ur in Para, that our #paraafricafoundation model actor Pa kasunmu has given up the ghost after a brief illness. The news was broken by a close source that stays around the hospital he gave up the ghost. We will keep u updated with further information on this.”
Pa Kasumu’s Deteriorating Health
Pa Kasumu’s health became a concern for members of the public when a video of his frail state surfaced online last year.
At the time, the late actor in an interview said that all he needs are fervent prayers; and not financial aid from well-wishers and well-meaning Nigerians.
He also disclosed that his sickness is of a spiritual nature and not medical as many have presumed.
In the December 2019 interview, he also dismissed viral reports that he had gone blind in an interview in December 2019.
According to him, he had a partial stroke that affected his left side and to some extent his sight.
Reacting to reports that his smoking habits contributed to his sickness, Pa Kasumu said people were just ‘talking rubbish’.
Prior to his death, the actor has not been active in the movie scene since he fell sick about ten years ago.
Born on March 16, 1953 in Agbeni area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Pa. Kasumu who hails from Ogun State started his career at age 15; taking up challenging roles on stage under the tutelage of Elder Chief Ayinla Olumegbon whom he met through his area Uncle, Mr.Afolabi, popularly called Brother Simbat. He got baptized through a stage play entitled Iyawo Orun (1968). And ever since then, he grew from strength to strength; and left an indelible mark in the Nigerian movie industry.
May his soul rest in peace.