Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, has passed away.
His death was confirmed on Monday by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, in a statement to The Cable Lifestyle.
Yakubu disclosed that the actor died in his sleep on Sunday, noting that his remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja.
“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. He went to bed and did not wake up. We are still awaiting further details from his family. His body has been taken to a morgue in Abuja where the incident occurred,” he said.
He added that the guild is expecting more information from the family regarding the circumstances surrounding the actor’s death.
Akiyesi, a native of Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, began his Nollywood career in the late 1990s and featured in over 100 films.
He was widely recognised for his roles in films such as 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 begun pouring in across social media platforms.