Popular Yoruba actor Bamidele Tope Saint, fondly called Okemesi, has died following health complications.
It was gathered that the Nollywood actor passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
The news of his death was confirmed by fellow actor Tony Montana, who disclosed in an Instagram video that Okemesi slipped into a coma after complications linked to medication administered during treatment.
Man bags 20 years for killing uncle in Kano
According to him, doctors later pronounced the actor dead at about 11:50 a.m.
Montana also revealed that the late actor’s remains have been deposited in a mortuary, adding that the family would communicate further burial arrangements.
He expressed appreciation to fans and colleagues who had shown support during the actor’s health struggles.
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria under…
More than 220,000 young Nigerians have applied for the Federal Government's Power Force training programme,…
Flight operations at Benin Airport in Edo State were disrupted on Thursday after an Enugu…
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has opposed the Federal Government's proposed increase in…
Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel on Friday while heading for their fourth week…
Trading activities on the Nigerian stock market rebounded on Thursday, July 23, 2026, ending its…
This website uses cookies.