Actor of Senegalese series and model, Jean Paul D’Almeida died on Monday, September 4, in Dakar, following a road accident, announced the production company Enven Prod.
Another actor bowed out. The family, loved ones and moviegoers are plunged into disarray, consternation and indescribable sadness at the announcement of the sudden disappearance of the young actor. Jean Paul D’Almeida left in his prime following an accident a few days ago. He was a well-known actor on the small screen, in the world of cinema and in the fashion sector in Senegal. Of mixed origin, her father is Beninese and her mother from Guinea-Bissau, Jean Paul D’Almeida was born and raised in Dakar. He thus found himself very early on the catwalks as a young model. The deceased was also known for his social commitment through the association “Social Actor”.
As an actor, Jean Paul D’Almeida has starred in several Senegalese series including “Idols” and “Yaye 2.0”. His death comes just over two weeks after that of his colleague Mentor Ba, another actor in local series. Since the announcement of his death, testimonials from relatives and friends have been coming from everywhere, especially on the walls of social networks.
“Oh the world of cinema is still struck by a very great loss and very sad news: our colleague and friend Jean Paul d’Almeida dit JP is gone forever; we offer our condolences to all the close family and to the world of the 7th art”, post actor Youssoupha Seck.
-“JP, a friend, a brother. Since the announcement of this terrible news, I keep hearing your voice, remembering your kindness. We will all be there one day, you had so many things to do, so many projects in your head. Let everyone prepare for it, we leave one by one without even saying goodbye when we least expect it. My sincere condolences to your family, your colleagues in Senegalese cinema and fashion, to your friends and to all the Senegalese who loved following you. Goodbye Jean Paul D’Almeida”, regrets a relative. Another reaction: “Rest in peace, Diambar. Your professionalism and your rigor in your work remain two qualities that have particularly marked me in your career. Jean Paul D’Almeida was an actor in many television series in Senegal. At the same time, he posed for several fashion designers and produced commercials for various products. He was very active in the social and cultural initiatives of his land (SICAP) and beyond. A young man steeped in talent and humanism is gone. May Allah have mercy on your soul.”
Rapper Simon Kouka also bows to the memory of the actor. “Salaam everyone. Sad news. Rest in Power#Jean_Paul_Dameida (JP). Do not forget it in your prayers… Ku bakh, yarou yeug nit fonk nit. All our condolences to his family, his friends, his loved ones… May God bless your Soul bro.”
The Daily As presents its sincere condolences to the world of Senegalese culture, to the parents, relatives and friends of the deceased.
