A Final Curtain Call: Tears Flow as Moses Korede Are is Laid to Rest
Ogbomosho stood still as the remains of veteran gospel actor Moses Korede Are, fondly known as Baba Gbenro from Mount Zion’s Abattoir series, were lowered into the earth. The 65-year-old filmmaker, who dedicated his life to faith-based storytelling, was surrounded by a sea of mourners—family, protégés, and fans—who gathered beneath a somber sky to bid their final goodbyes. His coffin, adorned with white lilies, was carried gently by men whose faces bore the weight of grief, while solemn hymns filled the air. The echoes of his life’s work resounded in the whispers of those he mentored, many struggling to hold back tears as they spoke of a man whose devotion to Christian drama shaped destinies.
As the last prayers were said, a heavy silence fell—a silence that spoke volumes of a life lived with purpose and passion. His widow, Bamike Are, clutched the hands of their children, her eyes searching the heavens, perhaps for a sign that he had found rest. Though the dust had settled, his legacy will not. Through the powerful narratives he championed, Moses Korede Are remains immortal in the hearts of those he inspired. His films will continue to shine light into the darkness, reminding the world of the eternal hope he so fervently proclaimed. The curtain may have fallen, but his story will never fade.
