Ace Nigerian film maker, actor and producer, Kayode Peters, is dead. He died on Saturday morning in Toronto, Canada, according to his family.

In a post on the actor’s official Instagram page, the family disclosed that battled a long time illness before his death.

The family asked for kindness and privacy while they take time to make arrangements for his funeral, promising to share further details in due course.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Kayode Peters Adewumi, who passed on peacefully this morning June 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada,” the post reads.

“KP braved, challenged and conquered a long time illness until his last breath this morning.

“KP, a cherished son, husband, father, brother, and friend, a gifted film maker, actor and producer whose work inspired many. Beyond his talent, it was his kindness, warmth, and generous spirit that truly defined him.

“He touched countless lives, both on and off the screen, and will be deeply missed.

“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.

“Thank you for your love, condolences, and continued support.”

Peters earned his place as a key figure in the Nigeria contemporary theatre and television industry for his great work in ‘Extended Family’ as well as other numerous stage plays and sitcoms.

He gained much attention as the creative mind behind ‘Flatmates’, a hit comedy series in the early 2000s.