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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado), a beloved Nollywood legend, who passed away after a brief illness on June 29, 2026.

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 during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, legend. 🕊️💔

The Yoruba movie industry has lost one of its respected veterans following the death of actor and cleric Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known by his screen name, Elegbeje Ado.

Adeshina reportedly passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 66.

News of his demise was confirmed by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi, sparking an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and admirers who remembered his immense contribution to Yoruba-language cinema.

Widely admired for his commanding use of the Yoruba language and his compelling performances in traditional and historical films, Adeshina became a household name through his portrayal of memorable characters in classic Yoruba productions. His nickname, Elegbeje Ado, originated from one of the roles that brought him widespread recognition early in his acting career.

In recent years, the late actor devoted more of his time to Christian ministry while remaining active in filmmaking. Around 2025, he shifted his focus to producing and featuring in gospel-themed movies, blending evangelism with his passion for storytelling. Among the faith-based projects he worked on was Egberun Odun.

Beyond his career on screen, Adeshina was outspoken about his personal convictions. In previous interviews, he recounted facing pressure to join secret societies within the entertainment industry but maintained that he rejected such advances, choosing instead to remain steadfast in his Christian faith.

His passing marks the end of a career that spanned decades and left a lasting imprint on the Yoruba film industry, where he will be remembered for his cultural authenticity, powerful performances and commitment to his beliefs.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/veteran-yoruba-actor-elegbeje-ado-dies-at-66/amp/

Oh my, what a loss to the Yoruba movie industry!

Such a legend he was in his hay days in Yoruba theater art.

Glory be to God for the wealth of wisdom you exhumed in your art, great soul.

Thanks for making our childhood so awesome with pleasant memories.

God loves you most, rest in the bosom of the Lord your God.

I don't know him, but may his soul rest in Peace

Legend Rip. Over Ofo and ogede dey worry the man
I think he converted to Christianity long time

Marvieduke:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado), a beloved Nollywood legend, who passed away after a brief illness on June 29, 2026.

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 during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, legend. 🕊️💔



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/veteran-yoruba-actor-elegbeje-ado-dies-at-66/amp/

Rest on the legend with witty sayings

The man can cry well, he always play the role of a person in penury. Never enjoyed good things in movies

Rest on legend..the man is very good.. always play a elderly role in his film..

Marvieduke:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado), a beloved Nollywood legend, who passed away after a brief illness on June 29, 2026.

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 during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, legend. 🕊️💔



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/veteran-yoruba-actor-elegbeje-ado-dies-at-66/amp/

Marvieduke:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado), a beloved Nollywood legend, who passed away after a brief illness on June 29, 2026.

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 during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, legend. 🕊️💔



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/veteran-yoruba-actor-elegbeje-ado-dies-at-66/amp/

lets all watch our weight o.just 66 and he looks this way.cubana chief priest be guided.rip to papa

Kids

absoluteSuccess:
Oh my, what a loss to the Yoruba movie industry!

Such a legend he was in his hay days in Yoruba theater art.

Glory be to God for the wealth of wisdom you exhumed in your art, great soul.

Thanks for making our childhood so awesome with pleasant memories.

God loves you most, rest in the bosom of the Lord your God.

lie say u know am before

Rest in peace to him, unless....

shenaxy:
The man can cry well, he always play the role of a person in penury. Never enjoyed good things in movies

He's not the actor you presume, elegbeje ado mostly play traditionalist roles in movies. The man you are referring to is slim, but the kinda facially look alike.

Eyaah he tried, may his soul Rest in Peace.

JimohMomoh:
I don't know him, but may his soul rest in Peace

He's not an Arewa movie actor.

May his gentle soul continue to rest peace!

May his soul rest in peace. The innocent babalawo

66 looking this old?
RIP sir

I don't know him crew will soon invade the thread

We will dearly miss you sir.
No Yoruba person that love seeing Yoruba movies that will not know this man...full of passion and always act as Awo funfun or Babaalawo.
He played good roles. I thought this man should be older than this, because I've been watching this man movies more than 20 years and always act like old man in those movie sets.

RIP sir.

One of the few actors I know wey no dey ever do bad for movie.

Rest in peace, may heaven accept your soul

Life is too SHORT * DEEP * IT IS WELL

Man abi woman? Hhhhbbbbbb

Oh my mine. Condolences to the family, contemporary of Alapini osa.

Let's see how your papa looks.

ebonge1:
66 looking this old?
RIP sir

shenaxy:
The man can cry well, he always play the role of a person in penury. Never enjoyed good things in movies

Exactly 💯 his cries always irritates me sometimes in the movie.

He tried atleast he crossed the life expectancy of 54 Abi 55

No one is coming out of this world alive.RIP

Rest in peace sir .... eyin te fii sile koni baje

He looked much older than 66

Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo irummole

Such a legend

Segzy19:
Let's see how your papa looks.

why nau, small tin you don break botu..eti fo go 😂, e nefa reach like dati nau

I am Igbo but I fear and respect this man Very talented actor. Thisi is a big loss to all of us