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For those who were old enough between the mid-80s and the 90s, Lukuluku Bantashi was a well-known comedian in the Yoruba movie industry who flourished for a very long time through his own unique cast and brand identity that no one has beaten till today.

Lukuluku Bantashi Awo-Erin, as he was popularly called, was among the notable actors in the Yoruba movie industry whose stars have prematurely sunk into history. Not much is known about Lukuluku's personal life, but his comedy brand was known far and wide across the western part of the country.

Lukuluku Bantashi built his own stage identity from his own template, and his comedy brand reigned for decades while his comical style continues to be unmatched to this day.

During his time, Lukuluku ruled the comic scenes of the industry while the likes of Epo-Tin-Tin, Baba Suwe, Ajirebi, Godogbo, James Dẹ̀pẹ́, Dẹ̀jo Tunfulu, Larondo, and others queued behind him.

Lukuluku was the most sought-after actor in the movie industry, with producers eager to feature him in their films. There was no popular movie at that time in which he did not feature, and movie viewers always looked for his face on posters or video cassette jackets. He was indeed a hot selling point that no producer wanted to miss out on.

Lukuluku Bantashi was popular for his unique comical crying style, which could crack one's ribs. He always played the role of 'an old fool' with his face painted in charcoal black.

Lukuluku would always wear oversized, mismatched clothes that could throw you out of balance at a mere sight of him.

Lukuluku Bantashi showcased his artistic talents in many movies like;
-1). Yemi My Lover.
-2). Ti Oluwa Nílẹ.
-3). Imulẹ̀ Ìfẹ́.
-4). Legal Wife.
-5). Ami Orun.
-6). Itunu and many others before his untimely death in 1995.

The entire southwest of Nigeria was shaken to its foundation on the day Lukuluku's death was announced. The sun refused to shine, and the moon hid its glow. All the radio and television stations rendered heart-touching tributes to him. The entire Yoruba actor guild (ANTP) at that time was deeply moved.

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Lukuluku Bantashi was popular for his unique comical crying style, which could crack one's ribs. He always played the role of 'an old fool' with his face painted in charcoal black. Lukuluku would always wear oversized, mismatched clothes that could throw you out of balance at a mere sight of him.

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Lukuluku Bantashi, Baba Suwe and Baba Kwete were my favourite apani lerin Yoruba comical actors of yesteryears. Guys can crack ya ribs die with comicals. God rest their souls.

Kpefuele?

Racoon:

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Lukuluku Bantashi, Baba Suwe and Baba Kwete were my favourite apani lerin Yoruba comical actors of yesteryears. Guys can crack ya ribs die with comical. God rest their souls.

Omooooo... Where did u dig this up from

Lukuluku, Baba Suwe, Opebe, Papi Aluwe, Dejo Tunfulu all made my childhood with pure comedy

Baba Suwe actually killed the comedy during his time

Wow, it's been a while oh. I remember him

Not this indomie generation though

Like Nas said, a world buried in time.

Chai what a memory,his look alone, continue to rest well lukuluku bantashi

Opebe and Aluwe.

helinues:
Lukuluku, Baba Suwe, Opebe, Papi Aluwe, Dejo Tunfulu all made my childhood with pure comedy

Baba Suwe actually killed the comedy during his time

May the great ones rest in peace

Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gZZoRZKrJk?si=9IbL_Rknl5viEThZ


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Life, used to act with Ajirebi. Learnt he was diabolical, only God knows the truth. Lukuluku bantashi, awo Erin.

How times flies so fast. Friends let's plan our eternity has we continue this earthly journey. God bless you all.

I know the name but I don't know him.

He was a big time jester back then in the early 90s. The likes of Baba Suwe and Latin came into the limelight after the death of Lukuluku. Before him were Baba Sala, Jakobu, Aluwe and Sakaworo. There was also this talkative man they call Ajere. I also remember Opebe, Detan, Otolo, Pari-Olodo and Epo Kinkin

gentleguy1975:
you forgot to mention papalolo and Aderupoko

Haaaaaaaaaaa! Papalolo!
3 bottles of Hennessy for you there 🫡

The crying crying Bantashi. He must cry to express himself.

Channel 7 of those days really tried for us.

Dis people were popular without money
Not like nowadays dat, Instagram etc has helped many n olosho enterprise

Legends, rest on

CodeTemplar:
Kpefuele nko? Lol.

Pefuele also known as ara osan is in the United States. Now a nurse.

Honestly they made the memory I have of childhood. Thanks for bringing him back.

Damn! The good old days

That Yemi My Lover long pass some Indian films. And their singing no be here

CodeTemplar:
Kpefuele nko? Lol.

he is now a US citizen through visa lottery

i miss this guy die

Don't know him 🫤