Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor and producer , who reportedly passed away in his sleep.
The sad development was confirmed on Monday by , President of the (AGN). According to him, the veteran actor died on Sunday night after going to bed and failing to wake up.
Yakubu disclosed that Akiyesi’s remains have been deposited in a mortuary in Abuja, where the incident occurred, noting that further details regarding the cause of death are still being awaited from the family.
Late Akiyesi hailed from Ososo, a community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. He began his Nollywood journey in the late 1990s and built a career that spanned over two decades, earning recognition both as a character actor and a producer.
Over the course of his career, he featured in more than 100 films, including notable titles such as Marry Who You Love, Kiss My Pain, Joy of Nakasha, Heart of a Saint, Deadly Affair, Gen Z Wife, Olaedo The Fisher Girl, Pretty Liars, The End Is Near, and Desperate Ladies.
Following the announcement of his passing, tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, fans, and industry stakeholders, many of whom have taken to social media to honour his legacy and contributions to Nollywood.
