Obafemi Lasode Death: Nigerian Filmmaker, Music Producer Passes Away at 70
Obafemi Lasode Death: Nigerian Filmmaker, Music Producer Passes Away at 70
Obafemi “Femi” Lasode, a veteran Nigerian music producer, filmmaker, playwright, and cultural icon, has died on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 70.
His death was confirmed publicly by Dr. Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli, former President of PMAN, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media.
Career & Early Life
Born: December 4, 1955, in Port Harcourt; origins trace back to Abeokuta, Ogun State
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- Education: Attended St. Gregory’s College in Lagos; earned a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Kogod School of Business in Washington, D.C., and an M.Sc. in Communication Arts from Brooklyn College (City University of New York) (with an additional degree from New York Institute of Technology.
Early Career: Began in New York as a Promotions Coordinator at Inner City Broadcasting Corporation; famously organized Sonny Okosun’s performance at the Apollo Theater in 1984, marking a milestone for African music on the global stage
