Nollywood Actor Asa Koko is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor Asa Koko has handed away after battling an undisclosed sickness for over two years. Fellow actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod introduced his demise by way of Instagram.

Earlier than his demise, the actor resided in Mushin, Lagos and owned a self-titled canteen. Sharing the heartbreaking information, Kunle posted a video from his final go to to Asa Koko’s residence, the place the late actor narrated his well being struggles.

Within the clip, Asa Koko revealed that he had “spent years within the hospital combating the ailment and was visited by the Lagos State zGovernor throughout his remedy.” He additionally confirmed Kunle his swollen leg, expressing “gratitude to God for protecting him alive up to now.”

In his emotional tribute, Afod wrote, “Could his soul relaxation in peace. Asa Koko, hmmmm. It’s a WRAP.” He concluded his message with prayers for the departed actor.

Asa Koko, whose full identify was not extensively publicised, was a outstanding determine within the Yoruba section of Nollywood. His profession spanned over a decade, throughout which he featured in quite a few Yoruba-language movies, gaining recognition for his distinctive appearing fashion and important contributions to the trade.

Past his public persona, Asa Koko led a comparatively non-public life. Nonetheless, he was recognized to have married ten wives. Earlier than his passing, he had been vocal in regards to the struggles of ageing actors and the necessity for trade veterans to obtain help.

Kunle, who had beforehand raised funds for him, used the chance to remind the youthful era to not neglect Nollywood’s ageing stars.

Tributes from colleagues like Iyabo Ojo and followers have since poured in, reflecting Asa Koko’s profound impression on the Yoruba movie trade.

His passing marks one other loss within the leisure trade following the latest demise of comedian singer Mukaila Senwele. Asa Koko now joins the rising listing of Nollywood stars who’ve died.