Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has died, multiple Nigerian outlets report. Reports identify him as an actor and also a pastor, linking him to both the film industry and religious ministry. Several sources say his death is confirmed through posts on social media, including statements attributed to movie star Kunle Afod, who announced the passing and described Adeshina as a legend in Yoruba cinema. One outlet states Adeshina died on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness, and that he was 66 years old; another outlet also puts his age at 66. Accounts describe a long acting career that began in the late 1980s and spanned more than two decades, with participation in over 100 films. Sources mention well-known titles associated with him, including ‘Akeke (Scorpion)’, ‘Oko Abiku’, ‘Kadara Mi’ and ‘Ageku Abela’. One report says he retired from acting in 2016 to focus on full-time pastoral work. Funeral arrangements were not announced in the available reports, and tributes from colleagues and fans are ongoing.