Nollywood actor and entrepreneur Solomon Akiyesi has died.
The news was confirmed on Monday by Abubakar Yakubu, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
According to Yakubu, Akiyesi passed away in his sleep on Sunday. His remains have been deposited in a mortuary in Abuja.
The AGN president said further details surrounding the circumstances of the death are still being awaited from the actor’s family.
Akiyesi, who hailed from Edo State, specifically the Akoko-Edo/Ososo area, built a career in Nollywood spanning several years. He featured in a number of films, including Heart of a Saint, Desperate Ladies, Pretty Liars, and Bridge of Contract.
News of his passing has sparked reactions across social media, with colleagues and fans expressing shock and paying tribute to the late actor.
His death marks another loss for Nigeria’s film industry, where he was known for his contributions both on screen and as an entrepreneur.
