Kayode Peters

 By Nehru Odeh

Popular Nollywood producer Kayode Peters has died in Canada. Though the circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed, the demise of the producer of Flatmates, a TV series, has sent shock waves across the country.

Peters’ death was confirmed on Saturday by entertainment gossip blogger, Cutie Juls, via an Instagram post.

“Sad, Kayode Peters, movie actor and producer, passed away in Canada this morning. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the post read.

One of the most intriguing things about Peter’s transition is that he passed away three days after celebrating his wedding anniversary with his family.

A thespian, Peters was both an actor and producer. He played the role of Koko in Twilight Zone and Flatmates, a hit comedy sitcom in the early 2000s.

He was also known for his work on several stage plays and sitcoms, including Extended Family and Being Farouk, while significantly contributing to Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television space.