The great poet and playwright passed away on Monday at the age of 81.
He was claimed to have died while being transported from his country house in Ipara Remo, Remo North Local Government Area, Ogun State, to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan, when he succumbed to the cold hand of death.
Chief Solanke was alleged to have been in and out of the hospital since December before dying on Monday morning.
Hon Dickson Awolaja, who represents Remo North State Constituency in the state Assembly, confirmed the extremely skilled artiste’s exit to our correspondent.
Hon Awolaja said
“I got wind of the demise of Pa Jimi Solanke not long ago. His death is no doubt another big loss to us in Remo North and Ogun State as a whole given his worthy contributions to the development of our dear nation. May his soul rest in peace”.
He is known for Kongi’s Harvest, Sango, Shadow Parties, and many more. He is also referred to as Uncle Jimi.