A popular Nigerian movie producer Kayode Peters is dead.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Nigerian movie producer Kayode Peters Adewumi, popularly known as Koko in Flatmates, died in Canada on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
The death of the Nigerian filmmaker was announced in a statement issued by his family and published on his Instagram page a few minutes ago.
According to the statement from ” The Adewumi Family“, Kayode Peters passed on peacefully this morning, June 28, 202,5, in Toronto, Canada, after a long-time illness.
The statement reads thus: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Kayode Peters Adewumi, who passed on peacefully this morning, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.
“KP braved, challenged, and conquered a long-time illness until his last breath this morning.
“KP, a cherished son, husband, father, brother, and friend, a gifted filmmaker, actor, and producer whose work inspired many. Beyond his talent, it was his kindness, warmth, and generous spirit that truly defined him. He touched countless lives, both on and off the screen, and will be deeply missed.
“As we grieve this painful loss, we kindly ask for kindness and privacy while we take time to make arrangements for his funeral and to heal. Further details will be shared in due course.
“Thank you for your love, condolences, and continued support”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Newsone reports that Peters was known for his work on several stage plays and sitcoms, including Extended Family, and he was behind the hit comedy sitcom Flatmates in the early 2000s. He was also regarded as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television space.
