Ace Nigerian actor and film producer Solomon Akiyesi has passed away.
His death was confirmed on Monday by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, who spoke to TheCable Lifestyle.
Yakubu said the actor died in his sleep on Sunday, adding that his remains have been deposited in a mortuary in Abuja.
He also noted that the guild is awaiting further clarification from the family regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up from sleep. We await further details from the family. His body in the morgue in Abuja where the sad incident happened,” Yakubu told TheCable Lifestyle.
Akiyesi, who was born and raised in Ososo community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, joined Nollywood in the late 1990s.
Over a career spanning more than 20 years, he became known as a dependable character actor and producer, featuring in over 100 films.
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Some of his notable works include 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.
Following the news of his passing, tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, fans, and members of the Nigerian film industry.