Popular Nigerian actor Okemesi is dead [VIDEO]
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Nigerian Comic Actor Okemesi Dies at 50
Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known as Okemesi, has passed away. He died at a hospital in Nigeria on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m.
Reports indicate that Okemesi was in a coma for several hours due to complications related to medication administered at the facility.
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Fellow actor Tony Montana Jeff announced the news in a video posted on Instagram, confirming that Okemesi’s body has been moved to the morgue.
“With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning,” Jeff said. He provided further details about the family’s plans and expressed gratitude to supporters.
Okemesi was celebrated for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry, leaving a lasting impact on his audience.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated by the family in the coming days.
