Popular Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, has died.
Okemesi passed away at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.
According to reports, he died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications related to medication administered at the hospital.
Announcing the news in a video shared on Instagram, fellow actor Tony Montana Jeff said the late actor had been pronounced dead by doctors.
“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, popularly known as Okemesi, is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue.
“I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. We appreciate everyone who turned up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and rest his soul,” he said.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course.
Watch the video below:
