Nollywood comic actor and content creator Bamidele ‘Okemesi’ Oluwatope has died.
The announcement was made on Tuesday night by fellow actor Jeff ‘Tony Montana’ Owolewa in a video posted on Instagram. According to him, Okemesi was pronounced dead at 11:50 a.m. on February 24, 2026.
“With a heavy heart, I am announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. Bamidele Oluwatope, aka Okemesi, is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at precisely 11:50 a.m. this morning… We have taken the body to the morgue, and I will communicate the rest of the arrangements,” Tony Montana said.
He expressed gratitude to everyone who supported the late actor financially and emotionally during his illness, urging the public to stop sending donations as the account would be deactivated.
Okemesi’s death comes after reports that he had fallen into a coma following complications from medication administered during a recent hospital stay. His deteriorating health had earlier prompted a public appeal for support in a viral video, where he disclosed battling serious health challenges and unstable accommodation.
He had attributed his prolonged illness to what he described as a spiritual attack. According to previous reports, he initially received treatment at Island Hospital before being transferred to Osogbo, Osun State, where he reportedly regained partial mobility after medical and spiritual interventions.
Okemesi rose to prominence through comedy skits, online platforms, and talent competitions such as the De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. Known for blending English, Yoruba, and his native Ekiti dialect in his performances, he built a loyal fan base across Nigeria.
His acting credits include appearances in productions such as Dearest (produced by Kunle Afod), Aborisade, Mebamu, and The Order.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course.
