Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has reportedly died in his sleep.

The Cable reports that the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed Akiyesi’s passing on Monday.

According to Mr Yakubu, the actor died in his sleep on Sunday. He also disclosed that the actor’s body has since been deposited at a mortuary in Abuja.

Late Akiyesi

“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up. We await further details from the family. His body is in the morgue in Abuja, where the sad incident happened,” The Cable quotes Mr Yakubu as saying.

Akiyesi was born and raised in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State.

He had his primary and secondary education in his hometown before enrolling at the University of Ibadan for his tertiary education.

An actor, producer, and director, Akiyesi starred in several significant films, including ‘Deadly Affair’ (1995), ‘Olaedo the Fisher Girl’ 2 (2015), ‘Gen Z Wife (2024), ‘Kiss My Pain’, ‘Heart of a Saint’ and others.

He served on the Board of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and was the President of the National Association of Ososo Creatives.

Colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute, describing Akiyesi as a versatile actor whose performances left a lasting impression.

Actress Celestina Dovigalle described him as lively and full of energy, noting that he brought joy to every set.

Akiyesi was known for roles in films such as Desperate Ladies, Pretty Liars, Bridge of Contract, Heart of a Saint, Marry Who You Love (2016), Gen Z Wife (2024), and Accidentally Us (2025).

A native of Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, he began his Nollywood career in the late 1990s and featured in over 100 films, earning recognition as both an actor and producer.

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The Remains of late popular Nollywood Actor, Johnpaul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is currently being laid to rest at his country home in Ukehe, Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.

This is coming as the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has barred video recording or snapping of pictures during the burial.

ESUT Monitor can report authoritatively that late Jnr Pope who died on April 10, is being buried in his village and not at the riverside in Asaba as was being rumoured.

Jnr Pope, died on 10 April while filming the ‘Other Side of Life’, movie produced by Adanma Luke,

His remains arrived in his hometown, Ukehe, Enugu State, for his final burial rites and interment.

His episcopal burial mass commenced at 9:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Ukehe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State.

Premium Times reports that Filmmaker Stanley Nwoko shared photos from the ceremony while the late actor’s fans visited their social media platforms to pray for his eternal peace.

His fans also prayed to God to grant strength to his beloved wife, children, and family in copping with their loss.

AGN President Emeka Rollas announced on his Instagram page that thirty representatives were appointed to oversee various aspects of the event.

Below are pictures from his burial rites in Ukehe

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