Ace Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and producer, Kayode Peters, has passed away at the age of 55.
His family announced on Saturday that he died peacefully in Toronto, Canada, after battling a long-term illness.
The family shared the news in a post on his official Instagram page, stating, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Kayode Peters Adewumi, who passed on peacefully this morning June 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.” They added, “KP braved, challenged and conquered a long time illness until his last breath this morning.”
In their tribute, the family described him as a “cherished son, husband, father, brother, and friend, a gifted film maker, actor and producer whose work inspired many. Beyond his talent, it was his kindness, warmth, and generous spirit that truly defined him.”
They requested privacy and promised to share funeral details in due course.
“As we grieve this painful loss, we kindly ask for kindness and privacy while we take time to make arrangements for his funeral and to heal. Further details will be shared in due course,” the post read.
Peters was a key figure in Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television industry, known for his work in the hit comedy series ‘Extended Family’ and ‘Flatmates’ in the early 2000s, among other stage plays and sitcoms.
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