The Actors Guild of Nigeria has confirmed the death of veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, after hours of speculations.
For sometime now, the social media has been awash with the death of the actor.
However, the speculation was put to rest on Monday after President of the Guild, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed his passing.
Yakubu said the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday, adding that his remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja.
“Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. Slept and did not wake up from sleep. We await further details from the family. His body is in the morgue in Abuja where the sad incident happened,” he said.
According to him, the guild is still expecting more information from the deceased’s family regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
Akiyesi, who hailed from Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, began his Nollywood career in the late 1990s and went on to feature in over 100 films.
He was known for roles in movies such as Marry Who You Love, Kiss My Pain, Joy of Nakasha, Heart of a Saint, Deadly Affair, Gen Z Wife, Olaedo The Fisher Girl, Pretty Liars, The End Is Near and Desperate Ladies.
Tributes have since started pouring in across social media platforms.
