Mufutau Oladokun, popularly known as Baba Alaran, was a beloved comic actor in Nollywood, particularly in the Yoruba movie industry. Renowned for his unique style of humor and ability to captivate audiences, Baba Alaran made a lasting impact with his comedic roles.
He began his acting career in the early 1990s and starred in numerous Yoruba films throughout the years. His versatility as an actor allowed him to take on a wide variety of characters, while his exceptional comic timing and improvisational skills set him apart.
Baba Alaran’s significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry earned him several awards and nominations. As a trailblazer in Yoruba cinema, he became a source of inspiration for many actors and comedians. His passing in August 2021 marked a great loss for Nollywood, but his legacy and contributions to the industry will forever be remembered.
Indeed, Baba Alaran’s passing was a significant loss to the Yoruba Nollywood industry and his fans. With a long and successful career in acting and comedy, his remarkable talent and unique sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who admired his work.
Baba Alaran was widely recognized for his humorous acting style, often playing characters who were not particularly sensible and providing comic relief in his movie scenes.
Interestingly, Baba Alaran did not originally set out to become an actor. He worked as a driver for the Awada KeriKeri Theatre Group, but when another actor failed to show up for a movie location, Baba Alaran was given the opportunity to step in and act. This accidental beginning marked the start of his successful career in the Nigerian movie industry.
Despite his unconventional start, Baba Alaran’s talent and hard work made him a respected and beloved figure in Nollywood. His legacy lives on as he inspired many others in the industry and his humor and memorable performances continue to be enjoyed by fans.
Baba Alaran was a respected member of the Fadeyi Caucus of Movie Producers, a group that included other prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry, such as Pa Kasumu, Adewale Elesho, Jide Kosoko, Otolo, and many more.
In addition to his successful career in acting and comedy, Baba Alaran was also known for his dedication to his family. He was married to one wife, with whom he had four children. This aspect of his personal life demonstrates his strong commitment to his loved ones and his sense of responsibility beyond his work as an actor.
Meet Deji The Son Of Baba Alaran
One of Baba Alaran’s children, Adedeji Oladokun ‘Alaran’, has followed in his father’s footsteps and is also an entertainer and actor. Like his father, Deji Alaran is a talented performer and has studied Conservation Science and Tourism at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.
Deji Oladokun Alaran organized an event in 2019 to commemorate the 13th anniversary of his late father, Baba Alaran. The event, titled ‘The Mark of a Legend,’ took the form of a show and was attended by several notable Yoruba Nollywood actors, including Mr. Latin, Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adebayo, and Adedimeji Lateef, among others. It was a fitting tribute to Baba Alaran’s legacy and an opportunity for those in the industry to come together and celebrate his life and contributions to Nollywood.
In 2020, Deji Alaran married his partner, Sera Miller, in a ceremony held on March 14th. The couple celebrated their union with loved ones and friends.
Deji Alaran is also a proud father to a lovely daughter who was born in 2018. His growing family is a testament to the joy and fulfillment that he finds both in his personal life and career as an entertainer.
Check out lovely pictures of Deji Alaran’s wife and his daughter below: