Femi Ogunrombi (Papa Ajasco) Wiki, Age, Wife, Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family, Biography & More
Femi Ogunrombi (born in 1962-64, age: 60-58 years when died) was a popular actor, teacher, composer, producer, ethnomusicologist, and director of music/films from Nigeria. He was well known by another name Papa Ajasco.
He remained famous as Papa Ajasco because he played a character called Papa Ajasco in the Wale Adenuga Productions Company TV show “Papa Ajasco and Company,” in 2006 for two long years. This show provided him with recognization across Nigeria. But now this famous artist di dead. He died on 14th January 2023.
What was the cause of Femi Ogunrombi’s death?
A piece of news about Femi Ogunrombi was shared by a famous name in Nigeria Dr. Shaibu Husseini who works as a theatre Practitioner, journalist, and lecturer. Dr. Shaibu shared on his Twitter about the veteran’s death.
He wrote I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former music instructor with @NATIONALTROUPE and one-time stand-in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on the popular @waleadenugaprod comic series ‘Papa Ajasco’ Mr. Femi Ogunrombi is dead,”
After Dr. Shaibu’s popular name in digital journalism and talent manager, Mr. Mayowa Adenekan also shared Femi’s death news. But none of his well-wishers had shared the reason behind his death. As he died on 14th January 2023 his funeral announcements are yet to be declared in the upcoming days.
Biography (Early Life & Education)
Femi Ogunrombi was born earlier in 1962-1964 in Nigeria. He shared earlier with media agents that he has a great educational background. After his death, it was found in our research that Femi was a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU. He studied Music and Drama at OAU. While completing his education at OAU he found a choral group called The Ayoro Voices. This group of him remained famous among OAU students between 1980 and 1983.
Not only this after his death many reports stated that he also has an education in Nursing as he was also a trained Registered Nurse. In 1975 he went to have education in Medical Nursing at the General Hospital. He also practiced nursing at General Hospital.
But some tragedy that he faced inside the Medical Emergency unit of the hospital forced him to switch his profession. He then went on to become a medical officer at Atlantic Textiles Mills where he served for a long. In the same year that is 1975 his passion to become successful in music arose.
WIKI/BIO
| Full Real Name | Femi Taiwo Ogunrombi |
| Nickname | Femi, Papa Ajasco |
| Name | Femi Ogunrombi |
| Age (as of 2023) | 58-60 years old |
| Popular as | For working as a musician |
| Profession | Musician |
| Place of Birth | Nigeria |
| Current Residence | Nigeria |
| Education | Graduate |
| School | Private School |
| University | Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU |
| Date of Birth | in b/w 58-60 years |
| Net worth | $4 million USD (approx.) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Not Known |
| Languages | Nigerian |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
Parents, Family & Siblings
Inside the Femi Ogunrombi family, there would be some of his siblings alive as of 2023. But about his parents, we have a doubt that they might have left the world earlier years ago. Some of his close siblings’ names that he shared on his Facebook page are Olufunke Omodele Ogunrombi, Ogunrombi Samson, Esther Ogunrombi, Seyi Ogunrombi, Bukky Ogunrombi, Bayo O’Brian Ogunrombi, and some others.
| Father’s Name | Not Known |
| Mother’s Name | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Marriage, Wife & Children
Femi Ogunrombi was married to his wife named Grace Ogunrombi. Grace Ogunrombi has shared on her Facebook page that she works as a self-employed. Femi and Grace may have married earlier in the ’90s. Their married resulted in the birth of their three beautiful daughters.
We have shared a picture of Femi’s three daughters and wife. But information about his three daughters is yet to be revealed in the upcoming days.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Grace Ogunrombi |
| Girlfriend | Grace Ogunrombi |
| Children | Son– None Daughter– 3 (Name Not Known) |
Career
Femi Ogunrombi’s career might surprise many people. As a musician, he performed well. Earlier he worked at EMI Music Studios for Item Udoh and Chris Ajilon. He also collaborated with Peco Colete. Later he performed for various projects with Emma Arinho, Epifanio Joseph, Billy Wright, and Leji Oyewole.
Mr. Femi became a music instructor at the National Troupe of Nigeria in 1994 whereas in 1998 he was positioned as Director of Music. His experience as a director provided him much of opportunities.
He organized and directed the National Choir in 1998. But at the end of 1998, he left his music director services in the government sector.
Femi spent 25 years in music before he joined Papa Ajasco and Company TV show in 2006. He worked in the show for two years and created a lot of fans following. After ending his career in Papa Ajasco he again returned to music and began producing Nigerian music.
Net Worth
Reports that were published after Femi Ogunrombi’s death states tath the veteran music producer and actor was having a net worth of $4 million USD.
On his social media, his fans have watched him sharing some moments of his luxurious life with society. Overall he was successful in his career which provided him with a high net worth and a high reputation in the industry.
Facts About Femi Ogunrombi
- He was famous for his character Papa Ajasco because of his different dressing style, tie, and briefcase.
- In 1999 he began serving in the government sector.
- From 1999 to 2002 he was advisor Lagos State Council for Arts under Chief Mrs. Idowu Shonubi.
- He also remained an advisor in 2014 for The Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture under Mrs. Yetunde Fosudo.
- Later he worked as an advisor at the Cross River State Council for Arts and Culture, under, Late Bassey Effiong.
- He was honored for composing more than 20 National Songs.
- In 1995 for his great music, he won an award.
- He was honored with Gold Plaque and Diploma Certificate in Creative Composition in North Korea for composing a song in the Korean language.
- Even after living the Papa Ajasco show, he remained friends with Ayoyinka.
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FAQs
Who is Femi Ogunrombi?
Femi was a music producer and an actor who died on 14th October 2023.
Who is Femi Ogunrombi’s wife?
His wife’s name is Grace Ogunrombi.
How many kids does Femi Ogunrombi have?
He is having three daughters.
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