Taiwo Adeshina, professionally known as Elegbeje Ado
Audio By Carbonatix
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Adeshina, professionally known as Elegbeje Ado, is dead.
Elegbeje Ado, who is also a pastor, died on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness.
He was 66.
The founder of Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed his passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Oloketuyi wrote, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina, a beloved Nollywood legend.
“Your remarkable contributions to the Yoruba movie industry and the lives you touched will never be forgotten. May God grant you eternal rest and comfort your family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace, legend.”
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Unauthorised drone flights banned at Manhyia Palace
11 minutes -
Aksa bribery scandal: Ghana’s probe must be pursued with speed – Dafeamekpor
27 minutes -
Samson’s Take: When religion threatens peace, sanity must prevail
58 minutes -
Friendship: Why time matters less than continuity
1 hour -
Africa’s AI moment: They say data is the new gold. But who is drilling it?
1 hour -
Ghana delivers strong performance in retail market in half-year; value up 15.6% – Maverick Research
1 hour -
The world’s oldest president left for a ‘brief stay’ in Europe. He hasn’t returned in two months
2 hours -
Parliamentary committee commends GIPA’s investment drive, backs key reforms
2 hours -
Livestream: Newsfile discusses AKSA energy deal, legal vacation and GoldBod losses
2 hours -
Jason Arday: 10 things you may not know about British-born Ghanaian former Cambridge professor found dead at 41
4 hours -
KNUST partners with government to manufacture locally-made agricultural machines and smart traffic lights
4 hours -
Government to add constitutional referendum to 2027 District Assembly elections
5 hours -
Ambassador Nancy Sam meets South Africa’s Thanda to strengthen Africa tourism collaboration
5 hours -
Government disburses GH¢23.1 billion to clear road contractors’ arrears – Roads Minister
6 hours -
NPP Ashanti elections: 1,020 delegates to choose 11 regional executives
7 hours