Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, President of Mount Zion Film Ministries, has confirmed the passing of Moses Korede Are, a renowned gospel actor and producer, best known for his role as Baba Gbenro in the Abattoir series.
Bamiloye shared the news on his official Facebook page, describing Are as a humble, hardworking, and dedicated individual who gave his all to his craft and ministry. He noted that the actor had “completed his work” and is now at rest with his Creator.
Reports of Are’s death surfaced earlier, and Bamiloye shared touching details about their final conversation. Despite his illness, Are was adamant that his condition would not hinder him from participating in movie projects, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his work.
Bamiloye also reflected on the actor’s sudden passing, emphasizing the unpredictability of life and the importance of living purposefully. Are’s legacy as a key contributor to gospel films will remain a source of inspiration to many in the Christian film industry.
“When a person has laboured during the day in office, he would go home after work to go and rest.
“Dr. Korede Are has gone home to rest after finishing his work in the office.
“Our Employer in this Vineyard is Jesus Christ. He alone knows our Closing Time at work.
“My Closing Time at work is different from your Closing Time at work.
“But only Jesus Christ, our Employer knows when to tell us: IT IS CLOSING TIME.
“Baba Korede Are, a hard working Vineyard worker has closed for the day.
“His Master told him: IT IS TIME TO CLOSE FROM WORK.
“We were working together, when the Master suddenly called him and said: KOREDE, COME OVER HERE, IT IS TIME TO COME HOME.
“We were on Location of ABEJOYE season 8, we did not know he was rounding off his assignment in the Vineyard.
“He was on Film Location of ABATTOIR 5, we never knew he was rounding off.
“The Lesson for us all is:
“When will the Master call you to come Home and say: IT IS CLOSING TIME.
“Baba Korede is a very highly dedicated Man of God, a Humble drama minister.
“But he has finished his portion of work.
“He has gone honestly to rest from series of Movie Shoots and learning of many lines:
“When he was been taken to the hospital and we werw talking on phone, he said:
“Please, greet my friend for me. Pmease, Daddy, I will be well, dont let this discourage you from calling me on Film Location o!”
“He didn’t know he had shot his last Movie and had gone on his last Movie Location.
“In Heaven, he has seen the glory of his Master he had longed to see.
“He has now met His Master he has worked for all his life.”
Evangelist Bamiloye stated that Are’s death is not a loss, but rather a gain for heaven.
“WE DID NOT LOSE HIM, NO!
“Heaven has gained him.
“He has gone to rest.
“He Died here and Woke up there eternally.
“Halleluyah,” he concluded.