Renowned gospel film actor Moses Korede Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro, has been laid to rest in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The funeral ceremony, held in January 2025, was attended by family, friends, and colleagues who gathered to pay their final respects. Mourners dressed in white and blue solemnly surrounded his resting place, as seen in images shared by the Christian video podcast Zion Kulture on X.
Baba Gbenro, the founder and International President of Calvary Movies Drama Ministry, passed away in November 2024. His contributions to Christian drama, particularly through his role in the Abattoir series, left a lasting impact on the gospel film industry.
Among the tributes, Christian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye recalled his last conversation with the late actor before his hospitalization, highlighting his dedication to faith-based storytelling.
Baba Gbenro’s funeral marks the end of an era for many in the gospel film community, as they bid farewell to a beloved actor, mentor, and spiritual leader.
