Contrary to reports about iconic comedian and filmmaker Moses Olaiya popularly known as Baba Sala having died on Tuesday, NET can exclusively confirm that it is not true: Baba Sala is alive and well.
Speaking to us by phone, his son Yemi revealed that the reports
of the 82 year old’s death is like the previous ones before, simply not
true.
‘It’s not true. I still spoke to him this morning. This
man you’re talking about is my biological father and it’s painful that
this kind of thing goes on every time. At least Nigerian journalists
should reach out to the family before publishing such stories. Baba Sala
is fine and I, his son still spoke to him today.’
Although Baba Sala has had serious health issues in the past, he
pulled through on each occassion and is quietly living the rest of his
days in relative good health.
Baba Sala hospitalised in 2015.
Moses Olaiya is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest and most
dynamic entertainers, with a career that comprised comedy, drama and
music.