Nigeria’s entertainment and academic communities have been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor and scholar, Professor Adekola Akangbe Gabriel Oyewo, widely known as Professor Kola Oyewo. He was 80 years old.
The news of his passing was announced on Friday by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, in a message shared on Facebook. In the tribute, he described his father as a man whose life was defined by love, wisdom, strength, and kindness.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved father,” he wrote.
Adetoyese noted that although the family is grieving, they remain grateful for the impactful life Professor Oyewo lived and the legacy he leaves behind. He added that the late actor’s influence will continue through the memories of family members, friends, colleagues, and admirers whose lives he touched.
He also appealed for prayers and support for the family during this period of mourning, describing his father’s life as one dedicated to service, learning, and the arts.
Professor Oyewo was widely regarded as a leading figure in Nigerian theatre and performing arts. Over several decades, he made significant contributions to the development and preservation of Yoruba theatre, while promoting Nigerian culture through his work on stage, screen, and in academia.
His career, which spanned acting, teaching, and cultural advocacy, established him as a prominent voice in the growth of theatre arts in Nigeria.
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