Solomon Akiyesi Audio By Carbonatix Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Yakub Abubakar, confirmed the development. According to him, the actor’s daughter said Akiyesi complained of chest pain the night before his death and was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with an ulcer and given medication. He returned home, went to sleep, but did not wake up the following morning. “His wife tried to wake him around 4 a.m., but he did not respond,” the AGN president said. He described the actor’s death as a major loss to the industry, adding that the guild is mourning with his family. His remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja, where he died. Colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute, describing Akiyesi as a versatile actor whose performances left a lasting impression. Actress Celestina Dovigalle described him as lively and full of energy, noting that he brought joy to every set. Akiyesi was known for roles in films such as Desperate Ladies, Pretty Liars, Bridge of Contract, Heart of a Saint, Marry Who You Love (2016), Gen Z Wife (2024), and Accidentally Us (2025). A native of Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, he began his Nollywood career in the late 1990s and featured in over 100 films, earning recognition as both an actor and producer. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Nollywood Solomon Akiyesi DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Why I pay my tithe to street, not church – Zubby Michael Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle loses newborn baby daughter Why actors beg in difficulty – Patience Ozokwor on Nollywood financial struggles Six politicians I prayed for in 2023 all won their elections – Pete Edochie Tonto Dikeh faces $145,750 lawsuit over viral deliverance video on schoolgirl I fought for 16 Years – Eucharia Anunobi opens up on son’s battle with sickle cell disease Why Afrobeats went global faster than Nollywood – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde I used to be very aggressive – Omotola Jalade [VIDEO] Lots of Nollywood actors don’t earn what I earned for movie role 30 years ago – Eucharia Anunobi ‘I was tagged husband snatcher’ – Eucharia Anunobi Latest Stories China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus4 minutes The reality check: Aligning policy ambition with operational truth in Ghana’s mining sector14 minutes Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke14 minutes Nalerigu/Gambaga MP condemns deadly Binduri convoy attack23 minutes Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record23 minutes Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies after short illness26 minutes Lamine Yamal and Chris Martin help Polish influencer raise more than £50m for cancer patients34 minutes Power instability has triggered water crisis across Accra and Tema – GWL36 minutes ‘Don’t blame our staff for dumsor’ – PUWU fights back against calls to sack ECG engineers49 minutes Systemic negligence in power sector must be addressed – Ben Boakye warns1 hour GTEC withdraws retirement age, post-retirement contract directive following ministerial order1 hour We’re working to keep the lights on – Energy Ministry assures full restoration2 hours ACEP warns of deep negligence in power sector after Akosombo fire incident2 hours Ghana’s power sector needs systemic fix, not just leadership changes – ACEP2 hours Over 2,000 residents in Bole District connected to rural telephony network2 hours