Asa Koko, the ace Nollywood actor, has passed away at the age of 75.
Fellow actor Kunle Afod announced the news on his Instagram page, sharing a clip from a recent interview with Asa Koko.
In the post, Afod also prayed for Asa Koko’s soul to rest in peace.
“May his soul rest in peace. Asa Koko. hmmmm. It’s a WRAP,” he wrote.
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Asa Koko had been battling an undisclosed illness for a long time.
In an interview with Afod last year, he opened up about his health struggles, revealing that the illness had affected his feet and arms. He also disclosed that he spent two months in the hospital, where he received treatment and care.
“I spent some months at the hospital. I had an injury here on my leg. From my shin down down to the feet. Even the governor came to greet me at the hospital, telling the medicals not to amputate the leg. My palm skins and feet were peeling another one grew,” he said in the interview.
“I still feel pain from my left ankle down to the feet.”
Asa Koko was a prolific actor in Yoruba movies, known for his talent and dedication to his craft. He had a long and distinguished career, entertaining audiences with his performances.
Asa Koko’s personal life was also notable. He had married multiple wives, which he attributed to his traveling theatre career.
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