Veteran Nollywood actor and pastor, Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has died after a brief illness.

He was 66.

Adeshina passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.

His death was confirmed by filmmaker and Best of Nollywood Awards founder, Seun Oloketuyi, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina, a beloved Nollywood legend," Oloketuyi wrote.

"Your remarkable contributions to the Yoruba movie industry and the lives you touched will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, legend."

His stage name, Elegbeje Ado, originated from one of his most popular film characters, a role so closely associated with him that it eventually replaced his real name among fans and within the industry.