Another Nollywood star AY Light has reportedly died immediately after celebrating his 30th birthday with his friends in the industry and colleagues.
This was confirmed by the accounts shared by some filmakers, like Kunle Afod, Soji, who is popularly known as Omobanke, indicating that the Nollywood Star, Ay light is dead.
His death suddenly at the same period as that of gospel singer Toluwanisings, who also died in Wednesday
The Nigerian entertainment industry has again been thrown into mourning following the reported sudden death of another Nollywood crew member popularly known as AY Light, shortly after he celebrated his 30th birthday.
According to accounts shared by industry colleagues, including filmmaker Kunle Afod and actor Soji Taiwo, popularly known as Omobanke, AY Light had gathered with friends and fellow crew members to celebrate his birthday.
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However, what should have been a joyful occasion for the celebrant reportedly took a tragic turn after the celebration.
According to the accounts shared by his colleagues, AY Light went indoors after celebrating with friends and crew members.
Those present reportedly heard him scream unexpectedly. He was found shortly afterwards, but efforts to save him proved abortive.
The circumstances surrounding his sudden death have left colleagues shocked, particularly because it happened immediately after his birthday celebration. Nollywood Star
AY Light worked as a lighting technician in Nollywood, a behind-the-scenes role that helps bring film productions to life through the effective use of lighting.
AY Light’s death comes around after the death Toluwanisings’ passing
The reported death of AY Light came around the same time as the death of a popular gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
Recalled that Toluwanisings died on Wednesday, October 14, after being reportedly slumped at home.
See the Instagram video of Kunle Afod speaking about AY Light’s death:
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Meanwhile, Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The musician’s death came just two months after he survived a serious car accident, with reports indicating he slumped in his apartment
Fellow gospel figure Woli Agba Ayoajewole led an outpouring of tributes, describing Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings as ‘a very unique voice’
Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings, whose full name is Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has died.
His family confirmed the news in a formal announcement on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, revealing he passed away in the early hours of that morning. Nollywood star
He was affiliated with the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) and was described by those close to him as a devoted husband, family member, and committed gospel minister.
His death came just two months after he was reportedly survived a ghastly car accident, making the loss even more difficult to process for his fans and colleagues.
Reports indicate Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings slumped at his apartment before his passing, and rumours of his death had circulated online for hours before his family issued the official confirmation.
Woli Agba leads tributes to Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Among the first prominent voices to react was comedian and gospel figure, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, captioning his post “Sunset at Midday.”
In the write-up, he described Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings as possessing “a very unique voice” that had gone silent far too soon. “Ah! Toluwanisings! An angel just passed on,” he wrote. “A voice that brought joy, touched souls, and made beautiful memories has gone silent too soon. Life can be so unpredictable; one moment, we are celebrating life, and the next, we are struggling to find the words to express our grief.” Continue reading here
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