Popular Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has passed away.
According to a report sighted by GhanaWeb on February 25, 2026, the actor died at about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Per the report, he passed away after spending a few hours in coma, following complications related to medication administered at the hospital.
In a video shared on Instagram, Nigerian actor Tony Montana Jeff expressed profound gratitude to fans of the late actor for their immense support during Okemesi’s time of need.
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“With a heavy heart, I am 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.
“On behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I am announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue. To everyone who supported us and donated, may God bless you. To all the fans who stood by him, may God continue to bless you,” he said.
He added that further details regarding the burial arrangements would be communicated in due course.
“I will share the rest of the arrangements with you. We appreciate everyone who showed up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and grant him eternal rest,” he added.
Watch the video below:
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