The family of late actor Fesogboye Oyewole, popularly known as Feso Oyewole, has finally broken their silence following widespread reports of his death. In a statement released on Saturday, May 30, 2026, the family confirmed that the veteran Nollywood actor passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026. While no specific cause of death was disclosed, the family expressed complete submission to the will of Allah.
Family Statement and Burial Details
The statement, signed by Kafayat Olagunju on behalf of the family, read: "With complete submission to the will of Allah (SWT), we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and uncle, Comrade Baniyamin Fesogboye Oyewole, who returned to his Creator on Friday, 29th May, 2026. We thank Allah for the life He granted him and pray that He forgives his shortcomings, expands his grave, illuminates it with His mercy, and grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus."
The family further revealed that the Janazah (funeral prayer) and burial arrangements will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his residence in Oke Orogbo, Lalupon, Ibadan, Oyo State. They humbly requested prayers for the deceased and the family he left behind.
TAMPAN President Mourns
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) president, Bolaji Amusan, widely known as Mr Latin, also confirmed the actor's death via a social media post on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The news has sent shockwaves through the Yoruba movie industry, with many colleagues and fans expressing their grief.
Fans React to the Loss
Following the announcement, numerous fans took to social media to mourn the late actor. Adekunle Olayeni wrote: "Haaaa....this is devastating. I pray Allah to comfort you and the family and also grant Baba eternal rest." Bilikis Omolara Fasasi added: "May Allah accept his return, forgive his shortcomings, illuminate his grave and grant him Al jannah firdaus." Others, including Feyisetan Hamzaah, Abdul-Hafeez Adesina, Ademola Tajudeen Azeez, Olarinade Ganiyu, and Jide Akinlotan, offered similar prayers and condolences.
Recent Loss in Nollywood
This tragic news comes just days after the passing of another veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Okoye, known as Energy, who died on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Okoye was also a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The Nigerian movie industry continues to mourn these significant losses.
Feso Oyewole was a respected figure in the Yoruba film sector, and his death has left a void that will be hard to fill. His family has requested privacy during this difficult time and urged the public to keep them in their prayers.
