Folake Aremu

Folake Aremu, popularly known as Orisabunmi, was a Nigerian veteran actress. She was known for her roles as a priestess, pacifist, white witch or the good witch in some of her movies. She was considered one of Yoruba's most talented actresses. She started her career as a teacher and a secretary, before joining the theatre group of Jimoh Aliu, who later became her husband. She rose to fame from her role in Arelu as Orisabunmi, which means gift from the gods, in 1987. She appeared in many movies and TV shows, such as Oluwerimagboojo, Ayanmo Eda, Iya Alakara, Fopomoyo, Koto Orun, Agbaarin, Yanponyanrin, Ago Kan Oru, Lagidigba, and Ori Ma Binu. She was nominated for Most Searched Actress award posthumously at the 2021 NET Honours. She died on 5 January 2021 in her Ibadan residence, four months after the passing of her ex-husband, Aworo.