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The popular veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi is dead, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning and agony.

His death was confirmed by Abubakar Yakubu, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who said the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday.

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“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up from sleep,” Yakubu said, adding that “we await further details from the families.”

He also confirmed that “his body has been deposited in the mortuary in Abuja where the sad incident happened,” noting that the guild is still seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.

Akiyesi, who hailed from Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, began his acting career in the late 1990s and rose to become a familiar face in Nigeria Nollywood movie.

Over the years, he featured in more than 100 films, including “Marry Who You Love,” “Kiss My Pain,” “Heart of a Saint,” and “Desperate Ladies.” and many more. 

Colleagues and fans have started paying tribute on social media, remembering him for his energy on set and his long-standing contribution to the industry and the Nollywood at large .

His death adds to a series of recent losses in Nollywood, raising fresh concerns about the well-being of actors and the need for stronger support systems within the industry.

Industry stakeholders say Akiyesi’s legacy will be defined by his consistency and the wide range of roles he played during a career that spanned more than 20 years in the Nigeria movie industry.

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