Veteran storyteller Jimi Solanke is dead

Jimi Solanke, a veteran storyteller, musician, actor, and poet, has died.

On Monday, newsmen confirmed his death.

Solanke died while on his way to the hospital, according to reports.

The storyteller, who is also known as Baba Agba was born in Ipara Remo, Ogun State.

He began his career as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group founded by playwright Wole Soyinka in 1961.

He was 81 years old.