Family of the Late veteran comedian, Moses Olaiye, populalry known as Baba Sala, has announced Dec. 6 and 7 as dates for the burial ceremony of the icon.
His son, a Performing Officer at the National Troupe of Nigeria, Emmanuel Adejumo popularly called “Boisala’’ told NAN that the family has eventually decided on the date for the burial.
Baba Sala died in Ilesa on Sunday evening and his body was deposited at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex Annex, (Wesley Guild Hospital) in Ilesa.
His media assistant, Mr Isaac Hastrup, confirmed the death of the ace comedian to journalists, saying:
“Baba has died. He died some minutes to 10pm on Sunday night. His remains had been taken to the morgue. He died of old-age related sickness.
“He came to church two Sundays ago and he was the one that said the benediction. Baba has gone to be with the Lord and he will be missed by many people including his fans.”
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