Nollywood in Mourning: Veteran Actor Solomon Akiyesi Dies in His Sleep

(Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi. Photo by Punch newspaper)

Solomon Akiyesi, a seasoned Nollywood actor and producer, has away.

Abubakar Yakubu, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, announced his passing to The Cable Lifestyle on Monday.

According to Yakubu, the actor died on Sunday while sleeping, and his remains have been placed in an Abuja morgue.

“Yes, it is accurate. Yesterday, he passed away. went to sleep and didn’t wake up. We’re waiting on the family to provide more information. He stated, “His body is in the mortuary in Abuja where the tragic incident occurred.”

He claims that the guild is currently awaiting more details about the circumstances of the deceased’s passing from his family.

Originally from Ososo in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, Akiyesi started his Nollywood career in the late 1990s and appeared in more than 100 movies.

Marry Who You Love, Kiss My Pain, Joy of Nakasha, Heart of a Saint, Deadly Affair, Gen Z Wife, Olaedo the Fisher Girl, Pretty Liars, The End Is Near, and Desperate Ladies were among the films in which he was well-known.

Since then, tributes have begun to flood social media.