Veteran Yoruba movie actor, Asa Koko, has passed away after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment. According to reports, the actor’s colleague, Kunle Afod, confirmed the sad news on Instagram on Thursday, January 30.

Afod shared a video from his last visit to Asa Koko’s home, where the late actor detailed his struggles with the illness that had plagued him for over two years. Asa Koko revealed that his condition had been severe enough to warrant a visit from the state’s governor while he was undergoing treatment in the hospital.

The actor, known for his marriages to ten wives, also showed Afod his swollen leg, attributing his survival to divine intervention. Asa Koko’s death marks a significant loss to the Yoruba film industry, where he was highly regarded for his contributions to the field.