A renowned Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, has reportedly died.
The news of his demise was confirmed by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, who shared the sad news on his Instagram account on Saturday, Editor Nigeria reports.
Sharing the photo of the late actor, Balogun wrote, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.”
Balogun’s death has sparked a wave of condolences from fans and fellow actors and actresses, although the exact circumstances of Lewis’ passing have not been revealed.
Lewis, renowned for his portrayal of Kabiyesi in The Village Headmaster, Nigeria’s enduring television soap opera aired on NTA from 1968 to 1988, alongside Justus Esiri, Femi Robinson, and numerous others.
The deceased also was well known for his memorable performances in acclaimed films such as “A Place in the Stars” (2014), “Crossroads” (2020), and “Power of 1” (2018).
