Veteran Yoruba actor, comedian and broadcaster Timithy Agboola, popularly called “Ereke Ni Shop,” has died after battling a prolonged illness.
The respected entertainer reportedly passed away at a private hospital in Lagos. News of his death became public on Thursday after Olori Productions shared the announcement in a post on Instagram.
Following the announcement, fans, colleagues and members of the entertainment community flooded social media with tributes, remembering him for his long-standing contributions to Yoruba theatre, comedy and broadcasting.
In one tribute, a fellow broadcaster described him as a mentor and an influential figure within the industry.
“May the soul of our boss rest in peace Par Timothy Agboola ‘Ereke ni Shop’. Baba oloye Repete… A broadcaster, actor, comedian,”
“May God Almighty give you eternal rest. Ereke ni shop sun re,” the tribute read.
Agboola hailed from Olorunsogo village near Ifewara in Osun State. He began his education at L.E.A Primary School in Olorunsogo before attending Government Secondary Technical School in Mashi, Katsina State, where he also acquired skills in printing.
His career in the performing arts started in the 1970s when he joined the Babamogba Theatre Group in Zaria. After returning to his hometown of Ilesa in 1979, he became a member of the Lolly Funky Theatre Group and later founded his own theatre troupe.
Beyond acting, Agboola played important roles within Nigeria’s broadcasting community. He served as the first executive chairman of the Mushin chapter of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners and later worked as the national treasurer of the Federation of Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria.
In 2013, he further developed his broadcasting career at the National Broadcasting Academy, where he served as the first quarter governor in the presentation department.
Outside entertainment, the late actor was also known for his dedication to community and cultural activities. In 2017, he worked with other Ijesa indigenes in Lagos to create a cultural association focused on unity and the preservation of Ijesa traditions, serving as its pioneer president.
Agboola was also affiliated with groups such as Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Adimula Ijesa and the Ijesa Indigenes Home and Abroad Group (G-20). In recognition of his cultural impact, he was named a cultural ambassador of the Iwude Ijesa festival last year.
His passing has been described by many fans and colleagues as a significant loss to Yoruba theatre and comedy.
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