The family of late Nigerian filmmaker and director Kayode Peters has announced burial arrangements that will span three countries. This is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the man who helped shape contemporary Nigerian theatre and television.
Peters, who passed away last month after a prolonged illness, will be honoured with nights of tribute in Lagos and London, followed by a burial service and interment in Toronto, Canada.
According to a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, the first Night of Tribute will take place in Lagos on July 22, followed by another in London on July 29. The final burial service and interment are scheduled for August 2 in Toronto. Specific venues and times are to be announced soon. The family wrote:
“As we prepare to lay our beloved Kayode Peters to rest, from the depths of our hearts, – THANK YOU.
In the midst of this heartbreaking loss, your love, prayers, messages, calls, visits, support and every gesture of kindness have wrapped us in comfort 🙏
Upcoming dates and locations of events —
📍Night of Tribute [Lagos] – [22nd July 2025]
📍Night of Tribute [London] – [29th July 2025]
📍Burial Service & Internment [Toronto] – [2nd August 2025]
Venue details and exact times will be shared very soon.”
Known for his work on popular comedy series like Flatmates and Extended Family, Kayode Peters was a beloved force in both theatre and TV. In 2024, he won Best Director (International) at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for Survivors.
His death marks the loss of not just a creative genius but also a cultural bridge-builder whose work resonated across borders.
In other news, nearly two years after the heartbreaking death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, his father Joseph Aloba has shared new details that paint a disturbing picture of the final hours leading to his son’s death and what happened after.
In a raw and emotional interview with activist VeryDarkMan, Mr Aloba revealed that on September 12, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., he received a call from Iya Mohbad, saying that Mohbad was not feeling well and had been taken to the hospital. He agreed to meet her so they could head there together. She arrived with Iyá Tunde, an aunt of Wunmi (Mohbad’s partner), and the three of them took a ferry.
At around 6:30 p.m., as they reached Osapa London bus stop, a call came in from Darosha, Mohbad’s close associate and uncle. Mr Aloba took the phone from Iya Mohbad and asked for directions to the hospital. But the response he got was suspicious…
