Nollywood Actor Solomon Akiyesi Dies in Sleep

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi died in his sleep on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria, the Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed Monday.

Abubakar Yakubu, president of the guild, announced the death, stating Akiyesi "slept and did not wake up from sleep." His body has been deposited in a morgue in the capital, where the incident occurred. The guild is awaiting further details and burial arrangements from the family.

According to Yakubu, Akiyesi's daughter reported that the actor complained of chest pain the night before his death. He was taken to a hospital, diagnosed with an ulcer and given medication, then returned home and went to sleep. His wife attempted to wake him around 4 a.m. Monday but received no response.

Akiyesi, a native of Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, began his career in the late 1990s. He appeared in more than 100 films, earning acclaim for roles in productions such as Heart of a Saint, Desperate Ladies, Pretty Liars, Gen Z Wife, Marry Who You Love, Kiss My Pain, Olaedo The Fisher Girl, and Deadly Affair. Known for portraying reliable father figures, elders and friends, he also worked as a director and served on the Actors Guild...