Sikiru Adesina
Sikiru Adesina (1971 – February 8, 2016), popularly known as Arakangudu, was a Nigerian film actor, director and producer. He was best known for taking up roles as either a herbalist, armed robber or occultist in films. On February 8, 2016, he died at his residence in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.
Also recorded as Arakangudu
Sikiru Adesina
- Name
- Sikiru Adesina
- Born
- 1971
- Died
- 8 February 2016 1971
- Place of death
- Kaduna
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Known for
- Role as Herbalist, Armed Robber, Occultist in Films
- Nationality
- Nigeria.
- Languages
- English and Yoruba.
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Sikiru Adesina (1971 – February 8, 2016), popularly known as Arakangudu, was a Nigerian film actor, director and producer. He was best known for taking up roles as either a herbalist, armed robber or occultist in films. On February 8, 2016, he died at his residence in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.
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• Name — Sikiru Adesina • Other Names — Arakangudu • Born — 1971 • Died — 8 February 2016 1971 • Place of death — Kaduna • Citizenship — Nigerian • Occupation — * Actor • Director • Producer • Known for — Role as Herbalist, Armed Robber, Occultist in Films • Notable Works — Idunnu Mi
Filmography
Filmography
• Temi Ni, Tie Ko (2004) • Agbede Ogun (2005) • Idunnu Mi (2007) • Ilu Gangan (2009) • Ogbologbo (2003) • Iya Oju Ogun (2007) • Ere Agbere (2005) • Agba Osugbo • Aje Olokun • Iya Oko Bournvita • Igba Owuro (2005) • Ayaba Oosa • Ajana oro • Fijabi • Oju Odaran Re • "Basira Badia" • Ogunmola bashorun ibadan”
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Identity
Sikiru Adesina is recorded with the occupation film producer. Recorded as actor, film director and film producer. Identity and origins. He also worked under the name Arakangudu. The authorities additionally record the heading Arakangudu. His recorded languages were English and Yoruba.
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Life and career
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1971
Sikiru Adesina born.
2016
Sikiru Adesina died on 9 February 2016.
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- 1.Adeniji, Gbenga. Arakangudu dies, for burial Wednesday. The Punch. 10 February 2016.
- 2.Ajasa, Femi. Stakeholders mourn Arakangudu, Yoruba veteran actor. Vanguard. 10 February 2016.
- 3.Biography/Profile/History Of Late Yoruba Actor Sikiru Arakangudu. Daily Mail Nigeria. 9 February 2016.
- 4.Popular Yoruba actor, Arakangudu, is dead. The Sun dead link. May 2018.
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