He passed away in 2008, 12 years ago, at the age of 45, yet the memory of Prince Muyideen Alade Aromire endures. He was one of the key figures who revolutionized the Yoruba film industry.
From theatrical works and magazine publication, he pioneered home video production, believing it was too expensive to produce in the celluloid format dominated by Hubert Ogunde and Baba Sala.
His ingenuity produced the first Yoruba home video movie, named *Ekun*, in the third quarter of 1988. This endeavor marked the beginning of what is now known as the movie industry in Nigeria.
He also founded the vernacular broadcasting cable television, Yotomi Telifisan, a popular channel watched by many Nigerians.
Aromire was a trailblazer in many areas and had a deep affection for the masses. He created the first truly affordable housing estate for Nigerians, known as Yotomi Golden Estate in Ofada, within the Mowe area of Ogun State. This led to numerous corporate bodies following his innovative ideas.
Muyideen Alade Agboola Aromire was a devoted family man and philanthropist, loved by many who knew him and even by those who never met him but enjoyed his programs and benefited from his initiatives.
He is survived by his wife and his children Bolaji, Suleman, Jubril, Dolapo, Bisola, Damilola, and Mariam, as well as his only grandchild.
Known as Mr. Movie, he honed his skills in theatre and the arts by enrolling at the School of Arts in Apapa.
As a brilliant student, he consistently topped his class, even when he joined midway through the term. His artistic talent shone through when he created Ariya, a vernacular magazine, in 1986.
Source: yorubahistoryoflostwonder
