The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular filmmaker and producer, Kayode Peters, has passed away.
According to reports, the 49-year-old creative mind died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Canada, where he was believed to have been residing or visiting at the time of his death.
The heartbreaking news was first made public by fellow filmmaker and founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, who took to Facebook to share the sad update with colleagues and fans alike.
“Bad News emerging from Canada indicates Filmmaker Kayode Peters is dead,” Oloketuyi posted, prompting an outpouring of shock and grief across social media.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of his death remains unknown, with many in the film industry and beyond expressing both sorrow and confusion over the sudden loss.
Kayode Peters was widely respected for his work in Nigerian television and film, particularly for his contributions to popular comedy series and stage productions. Over the years, he had carved out a niche for himself in the industry, working with top-tier actors and comedians and helping to shape a new era of urban Nigerian storytelling.
Tributes have begun to pour in from industry colleagues, fans, and those who had worked with him, celebrating his legacy as a talented storyteller and creative force.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as the industry and his loved ones come to terms with the devastating news.
