Sunday, September 6, 2026

Film producer Kayode Peters dies in Canada

Circumstances surrounding the producer’s death remain unclear as of the time of this report.

• June 28, 2025
Kayode Peters
Kayode Peters

Popular Nigerian film and stage producer, Kayode Peters, has passed away in Canada.

His death was confirmed to Peoples Gazette on Friday by his colleague, comedian Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, who said he was still trying to reach Mr Peters’ brother for further details.

“Yes, he is,” Yaw told Peoples Gazette when asked if Mr Peters had died. “I am still trying to speak with his brother but he is not picking.”

Circumstances surrounding the producer’s death remain unclear as of the time of this report.

Mr Peters was known for his work on several stage plays and sitcoms, including Extended Family, and he was behind the hit comedy sitcom Flatmates in the early 2000s. He was also regarded as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television space.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Falconet

World

FIFA U-20 Women World Cup: Falconets ready for Spain tomorrow, says Aduku

The match is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time (4 p.m. Nigerian time).

presenter Sarah

Heading 4

Egyptian TV presenter, 11 others sentenced to death over drug trafficking

Ms Khalifa, 39, denied the charges and her lawyer vowed to appeal the death sentence.

Arsenal

World

EPL: Odegaard inspires comeback as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1

Arsenal responded in the 11th minute with a goal from Riccardo Calafiori, but it was ruled out by VAR.

President Donald Trump and Canada’s (currency) Dollar

Heading 2

Trade War: Trump mocks value of Canada’s dollar, says disparity with U.S. dollar ‘unacceptable’

Mr Trump said the exchange rate between the currencies of two North American countries had been unequal for years and must end.

Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed.

Heading 1

Peter Obi can’t fix Nigeria; he’s among politicians responsible for its present state, says Baba-Ahmed 

Mr Baba-Ahmed said, “Those people contesting against him (Mr Tinubu) were all in bed together at some point or another — including Peter Obi.”

African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Uncategorized

ADC will defeat APC in Zamfara 2027 governorship poll, says chairman 

Mr Garba charged party officials to avoid insults, provocation, and the spread of unverified information.