By Emeka Blast 
Nigeria mourn as Nollywood movie producer passes away in canada
Nollywood is in mourning again as producer and actor Kayode Peters has died in Canada after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed on Saturday, June 28, 2025, via an Instagram post by entertainment blogger Cutie Juls .
Peters, known for creating sitcoms like Flatmates (and its spinoff My Flatmates), and for playing “Koko” in Twilight Zone and Flatmates, passed in the early hours of Saturday, according to multiple reports . While the exact cause of death has not been disclosed, sources say he had been battling a long-term illness .
🎭 Career Highlights
Born September 25, 1975, in Ibadan. He became a respected producer, stage actor, and sitcom creator .
Pioneer of Nigerian theatre, performing across Europe early in his career .
Executive produced award-winning works such as What No One Knows (Cannes 2023) and Identical Justice (awards in Toronto, September 2023) .
The news has shocked many, and industry colleagues like Steve Onu (Yaw) and blogger Cutie Juls await further details from his family .
Nollywood—especially those in theatre and sitcom production—has suffered another huge loss. Kayode Peters built a legacy of creativity and uplifting content, and he’ll certainly be remembered for his significant impact.
My condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Would you like some links to tributes or details on his special works?
