Veteran Nollywood actor Prince Adewale Adeyemo is dead.
The Yoruba movie actor died on the morning of Monday, May 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Kunle Afod confirmed the death of the actor and prayed to God to comfort his family and colleagues.
“hmmm… God, you know best. Rest in peace Prince Ademola Adeyemo. He passed away early this morning after a short illness…God comfort all his family, friends and colleagues,” wrote Kunle Afod.
In 2021, veteran actor Adejemo was diagnosed with lung, liver and kidney damage. He solicited funds from the public and successfully performed the operation.
His death comes just a week after the tragic death of colleague Murphy Afolabi.
Murphy died at the age of 49 after falling in the bathroom.
His candlelight nights were held in Lagos and Osogbo, his hometown, attended by colleagues, friends and many other well-wishers.