Popular Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known as Okemesi, has passed away.
The actor reportedly died at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m., after slipping into a coma for several hours following complications linked to medications administered to him.
The sad news was confirmed by fellow actor Tony Montana Jeff in a video shared on Instagram, where he announced that Okemesi’s remains have been taken to the mortuary.
“With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning, February 24, 2026. Okemesi is gone,” he said.
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He added, “So, on behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I’m announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint Okemesi is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue. I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. We appreciate every one of you who turned up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and rest his soul.”
Tributes have since begun pouring in from fans and colleagues, mourning the loss of the comic actor, who was known for his humour and energetic performances on screen.