Yoruba actress, Motunrayo Adeoye has died of chronic ulcer on Friday.

The Nollywood actress actress who has been buried according to Islamic rites died at her residence in Akobo Ojurin, Ibadan

Motunrayo Adeoye

Motunrayo Adeoye was a niece of The Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III.

Motunrayo Adeoye graduated from Osogbo Technical College, Osun State where she studied Electronics before proceeding to Switzerland for a seven-month course on sound engineering.

In the 1970s, she joined BCOS Communication, Ibadan as a studio/audio engineer and worked there for 40 years. She retired in 2010.

Almost immediately after her retirement, she delved into acting. Her hard-hitting role in Kunle Afod’s hit movie, Igbekun shot her into superstardom. She also stood out in movies like Agogo Ewo and Thunder Bolt.