Baba Yabo
Baba Yabo | |
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| Born | Dèhoumon Adjagnon 13 March 1925 Porto-Novo, Benin |
| Died | 1 February 1985 (aged 59) |
| Occupations | Comedian, actor |
| Years active | 1940–1985 |
Dèhoumon Adjagnon (13 March 1925 – 1 February 1985), popularly known by his stage name Baba Yabo, was a Beninese comedian and actor.[1] One of the most popular comedy actors in Benin, he revolutionized the world of theater in Benin with his unique comedy style and storytelling.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Yabo was born on 13 March 1925 in Porto-Novo, Benin.[2]
He is the father of Frédéric Joël Aïvo.
Career
[edit]In the 1980s, Yabo started theater acting with his Towa konou troupe and companion Mamoudou Eyissê alias Mister Okéké and Antoine Sokênou.[3] He exercised the profession of driver to Finance in Benin, then the Lycée Toff I at Porto Novo.
Legacy
[edit]There is a 2-meter high statue of Yabo erected in his memory in the Zèvou district in Porto-Novo.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "The artist actor Baba Yabo immortalized in Porto Novo". lavraieinfo. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- 1 2 "The comedian artist Baba Yabo passed away 32 years ago". La Nation Bénin, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ↑ Dèhoumon Adjagnon dit "Baba Yabo" & la Troupe Towakonou. WorldCat. OCLC 962185562.
- ↑ "Dèhoumon Adjagnon alias Baba Yabo soon immortalized". All Africa. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
External links
[edit]- Comédie béninois: Baba Yabo dans le décès de mon beau père Archived 2 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine
- Baba-Yabo[dead link]