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.
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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.
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