Popular Akure socialite and traditional title holder, Ade Fayehun, widely known as Oba Ade Basket, has died after an illness that reportedly kept him in hospital for several weeks.
His death was confirmed by close associates on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after news of his passing initially circulated as a rumour.
Fayehun’s death comes barely weeks after he buried his wife, Mrs Atinuke Fayehun, in Akure, Ondo State, in late October. The burial ceremony was attended by family members, friends and well-wishers.
Following his wife’s death, a video circulated on social media showing the socialite visibly distressed as he spoke about the circumstances surrounding her passing.
In the footage, he expressed deep anguish over his loss and wished death upon whoever he believed was responsible for his wife’s death, praying that such a person would die without delay.
The video offered a glimpse into the grief he was experiencing following the loss of his wife, whose burial took place just weeks before his own passing.
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Fayehun was a familiar figure in Akure’s social circles, where he earned recognition through his popular nickname, Oba Ade Basket. He was also known for his involvement in community activities and public affairs, making him a recognisable personality in the Ondo State capital.
His prominence in the state was particularly associated with the administration of former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, although further details of his role during that period were not immediately available.
His death, coming shortly after the loss of his wife, has left family members, friends, associates and members of the wider Akure community mourning.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, including his exact medical condition and funeral arrangements, had yet to be made public as of the time of filing this report.
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