13 Nollywood Actors Reported Dead Between January and August 2026

Nigeria’s film industry has mourned a series of reported losses in 2026, involving veteran actors, Yoruba film stars, television favourites and younger talents. The deaths have prompted tributes from colleagues, fans and film-industry bodies. The list includes Alexx Ekubo, Cecilia Oby Kechere (Madam Koi Koi), Kola Oyewo, Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado), Patrick “Energy” Okoye, Fesogboye Oyewole, Bamidele Oluwatope (Okemesi), Ajara Lasisi, Davis Offor (Clarus), Omooba Oluwasegun Oyeyemi, Solomon Akiyesi, Adeshina “Janmole” Oshin and Temitope Osoba. They are remembered for roles in productions including Aki na Ukwa, Saworoide, The New Masquerade, Abattoir and several Yoruba-language films. Their reported passing highlights the lasting impact they made on Nigerian cinema, television and theatre.

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