Kayode Peters was a prolific director, filmmaker and Actor who made a significant impact on the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The news of his death was shared few minutes ago on social media announcing that he died peacefully early hours of today in Toronto, Canada.
The statement read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Kayode Peters Adewumi, who passed on peacefully this morning… KP braved, challenged and conquered a long-time illness until his last breath.”
“Fondly known as KP, he was celebrated not only for his talent as a filmmaker, actor, and producer but also for his warmth, generosity, and kind-hearted spirit. Described as a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, his impact was felt both on and off the screen.
He will be deeply missed by many.
“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.”
Kayode was born on September 25, 1975, in Ibadan, Nigeria. He studied English language at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he took interest in stage performance and movie production.
In 2021, he made his first Television series ‘Twilight Zone’ and has produced many movies and series including My Flatmates series.
