Dare Babalola
Nollywood has once again been thrown into mourning as comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has passed away.
He passed away on Tuesday at around 11:50 a.m., following a brief period of coma at the hospital.
According to reports, Okemesi developed complications from drugs administered to him before he went into a coma.
He was later pronounced dead by doctors.
Announcing the news in a video shared on Instagram, actor Tony Montana Jeff confirmed the development and said the body had been deposited in the mortuary.
“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,” he stated.
