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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of two Veteran Actors namely Patrick Okoye, popularly known as “Energy” and Fesogboye Oyewole aka Uncle Feso.
Reports of Okoye’s passing surfaced on social media on Thursday, with colleagues, fans and well-wishers expressing shock and sadness over the loss.
According to reports, Okoye died in the early hours of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The news was also confirmed in a post shared on his official Instagram page.
“Rest in peace, legend,” the post read
Also the News of Fesogboye Oyewole ‘s death emerged online after fellow actor Mr Latin shared the announcement on Facebook.
He wrote: “GOOD NIGHT, UNCLE FESO.”
Shortly afterwards, the family of Fesogboye Oyewole issued a statement confirming his death.
The family said he passed away on Friday, 29 May 2026. They did not disclose the cause of death but thanked Allah for his life and prayed for his eternal rest.
In the statement, they remembered him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, deeply loved by his family.
The statement 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 said he would be laid to rest at his residence in Oke Orogbo, Lalupon, Ibadan, Oyo State. His passing has deepened the mood of mourning in Nollywood.
