Nigerian Filmmaker Kayode Peters Reportedly Dies in Canada at 49
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and producer, Kayode Peters, has reportedly passed away in Canada at the age of 49.
The news of his death emerged on Saturday, June 28, 2025, though details surrounding the circumstances remain unknown at the time of this report.
Seun Oloketuyi, a fellow filmmaker and founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, confirmed the development in a brief Facebook post, stating: “Bad news emerging from Canada indicates filmmaker Kayode Peters is dead.”
Peters was widely celebrated for his work in Nigerian theatre and television, particularly for directing and producing hit stage plays and sitcoms that shaped contemporary Nollywood comedy.
Tributes have begun to pour in from colleagues and fans across the entertainment industry, as the news continues to send shockwaves through Nigeria’s creative community.
