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Late Nollywood comic actor and content creator Okemesi has been laid to rest. The entertainer was buried on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ayobo Cemetery, days after his passing. According to reports, Okemesi died on February 24 following complications from medication. He was 52 years old. His death came weeks after he publicly spoke about …
Late Nollywood comic actor and content creator Okemesi has been laid to rest.
The entertainer was buried on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ayobo Cemetery, days after his passing.
According to reports, Okemesi died on February 24 following complications from medication. He was 52 years old.
His death came weeks after he publicly spoke about his health struggles, which he described as a serious condition that left him paralysed.
Prior to his passing, fellow actor Tony Montana Jeff had appealed for financial assistance on his behalf while he was in a coma.
Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues and fans who remember him for his comic talent and contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.