Just In: Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor, Kola Oyewo
Written by News Desk on June 12, 2026
A Veteran actor, Kola Oyewo is dead.
Kola Oyewo was popular in the Yoruba movie, Saworo Ide.
He died on Friday at the age of 80.
Announcing his passing on Instagram on Friday, Actor Kunle Afod wrote:
“Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”
“Rest well, sir. Your work lives on.”