Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- Veteran Nollywood actor Asa Koko has passed away after battling an undisclosed illness for over two years. Fellow actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod announced his death via Instagram.

Before his death, the actor resided in Mushin, Lagos and owned a self-titled canteen. Sharing the heartbreaking news, Kunle posted a video from his last visit to Asa Koko's home, where the late actor narrated his health struggles.

In the clip, Asa Koko revealed that he had "spent years in the hospital fighting the ailment and was visited by the Lagos State zGovernor during his treatment." He also showed Kunle his swollen leg, expressing "gratitude to God for keeping him alive thus far."

In his emotional tribute, Afod wrote, "May his soul r...