Real Cause Of Popular Nollywood Actor Okemesi Death Finally Revealed
Nollywood comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has been confirmed dead.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Okemesi died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital that treated him earlier.
While narrating how Okemesi was rejected by various hospitals, including government health facilities in Igodo, Jeff appealed to Nigerians for prayers and for financial assistance for the ailing actor.
Announcing his death in a video shared on Instagram, Nollywood actor, Jeff Owolewa, better known as Tony Montana, said Okemesi died at the hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.
Jeff stated that the body of the movie star has been deposited in the mortuary.
He said, “With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning, February 24, 2026. Okemesi is gone.
“So, on behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I’m announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint Okemesi is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue. I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. We appreciate every one of you who turned up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and rest his soul.”
