April 28, (THEWILL) — Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi is dead. He was 66.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Yakub Abubakar, confirmed the development on Monday, April 27, 2026.
He said Akiyesi died in his sleep on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Abuja.
According to him, the actor complained of chest pain the night before and was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with an ulcer and given medication.
He returned home to rest but did not wake up the following morning.
“His wife tried to wake him around 4 a.m., but he did not respond,” the AGN president said.
“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up. We await further details from the family. His body is in the morgue in Abuja, where the sad incident happened,” he said.
He described the actor’s death as a major loss to the industry, adding that the guild is mourning with his family.
Colleagues and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute, describing Akiyesi as a versatile actor whose performances left a lasting impression.
Akiyesi was known for roles in films such as “Desperate Ladies”, “Pretty Liars”, “Marry Who You Love” (2016), “Gen Z Wife” (2024), and “Accidentally Us” (2025).
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
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