Popular Nigerian comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known as Okemesi, is dead.
Fellow actor Jeff ‘Tony Montana’ Owolewa announced the actor’s death in a video posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday night.
The actor reportedly died at the hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.
According to reports that the actor died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital.
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He said, “With a heavy heart, I am announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. Bamidele Oluwatope, aka Okemesi, is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at precisely 11.50am this morning. Today’s date is the 24th of February 2026. Okemesi is gone. So, on behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I am announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Okemesi is dead.
“We have taken the body to the morgue, and I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. Let me use this medium to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported Okemesi throughout this period. I want to say a big thank you. God bless everyone who sent money. To the cause of Okemesi, God will continue to bless you. Okemesi is gone.”
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The newspaper reported that the late actor’s health deteriorated, prompting an appeal for support in a viral video.
He disclosed in the video that he lacked secure housing and was dealing with severe health issues.
According to the actor, his protracted illness was caused by a spiritual attack.
He described how he was first treated at Island Hospital before being sent to Osogbo, Osun State, where he was able to regain some mobility through spiritual treatments and prayers.
He rose to prominence through comedy skits, online platforms, and talent competitions, including the De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt, where his stand-up routines drew widespread attention.
The actor was known for blending English, Yoruba, and his native Ekiti dialect in his performances, a style that endeared him to fans.
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