There are some names in Nollywood that don’t just roll in the credits—they roll through the hearts of the people who made it because of them. Kayode Peters—affectionately known as KP—is one of those names.
The beloved Nigerian director and producer passed away at 49 after a long illness, quietly in Toronto, on June 28, 2025. But the outpouring of love since then? Anything but quiet.
When his family announced his passing through his official Instagram page, Nollywood collectively exhaled—and then filled the air with tributes that read more like love letters. KP wasn’t just “the guy behind My Flatmates” or “the one who did Crazy Grannies.” He was the reason a lot of people ever got their first shot.
“He gave me my first gig,” wrote Sandra Okunzuwa. And she wasn’t alone. Juliet Ndunwa echoed the same, and so did Mofe Duncan, who didn’t sugarcoat the impact: “You opened the door for me to enter the industry.”
And it wasn’t just about jobs. Bimbo Ademoye remembered how “he never got upset, never disrespected anyone.” Because that was KP: the kind of person who made you feel seen, whether you were the star or the assistant. He didn’t just direct scenes—he directed people toward their purpose.
Born in Ibadan in 1975, KP built a career out of humour, heart, and hustle. His work—My Flatmates, Meet My Girlfriends, Sisi Eko, Crazy Grannies—was always layered with joy. But his legacy isn’t just about the laughs. It’s about how he made people feel. And from every tribute posted, it’s clear: KP made people feel valued.
His family called him “a cherished son, husband, father, brother, and friend… whose work inspired many.” But the people who worked with him? They called him more: mentor, lifter, friend, legend.
In an industry that often forgets to say thank you until it’s too late, this one feels different. This one hurts. But even in the grief, there’s gratitude—because we had him. Because he gave us stories. Because he gave so many people their start.
So rest, KP. You did the work. You left the blueprint. And you made Nollywood better—not just by what you created, but by who you lifted along the way.
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