Golf lovers in Ibadan react to Dudu Heritage’s death

Mixed reactions on Monday trailed the death of a popular Sport enthusiast and Music promoter, Oladiran Ibironke, popularly known as Dudu Heritage Films.

Reports said that Ibironke, the Captain of Ibadan Golf Club till his sudden death, died on Sept. 12 due to heart failure.

He was married to popular Nollywood actress Bimbo Oshin.

Some mourners at the Dudu Heritage’s House in Ibadan on Monday.

Reacting, a former Lady Captain of Ibadan Golf Club and Tiger Golf Club, Sumbo Oshile, described the sudden departure of Ibironke as a rude shock to the entire golfers.

“An abrupt exit, while neck deep preparing for a historic tournament this weekend. His exit is a reminder to our ephemeral existence.

“He was indeed a gentle soul, easy in his strides, humble in his endeavours, focussed on his goal and a pleasant character.

“He was a good manager of people and the golfing circle where he was head,” Oshile said.

He added that his departure had created a big vacuum in the golfing sector.

Also, Emeka Obi, a Professional Golf Player, described the demise of Ibironke as a huge shock.

“It’s just sad, because I was at the Ibadan Golf Club with him yesterday (Sunday).

“He came upstairs on Sunday evening and was making some jokes with some on my table.

“As I was seated, he told me to prepare for our match between Otunba Abimbola Davis and Monday Edet on Tuesday.

“He then left to sit on a table behind me with a former Captain Akin Funmilayo and Engineer Olaide.

“Thirty minutes after I left for my house, some people called me and asked what happened to him (Oshin), and that they want to know if it is true that he is dead?

“In all, he was a good man. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” Obi said.