Veteran Nigerian Sports Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Dies After Brief Illness, Tributes Pour In Across Media Industry
The Nigerian sports media industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran broadcaster Temisan Okomi, whose passing was confirmed on Friday, April 17, after a brief illness.
Veteran Nigerian Sports Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Dies After Brief Illness, Tributes Pour In Across Media Industry
According to reports, Okomi, who was widely respected for his energetic sports analysis and decades of work in Nigerian broadcasting, died after suffering an asthma-related attack. He had reportedly been taken to the hospital, where doctors attempted to stabilise him before he passed away in the early hours of Friday.
Sources also revealed that the veteran presenter had been in good health earlier in the week and had resumed work duties at Classic FM 97.3 shortly before falling ill on Wednesday. His sudden health decline reportedly prevented him from returning to work.
His death was confirmed by veteran sports analyst and broadcaster Godwin Enakhena, sparking widespread grief across the Nigerian media space.
Okomi, who previously worked with Lagos Television (LTV) and was also associated with HITV, built a reputation as one of the most influential voices in Nigerian sports commentary. He was particularly known for his Premier League analysis and his engaging on-air presence.
Colleagues and fans have continued to pay tribute to his legacy. Many described him as not only a talented broadcaster but also a mentor and a generous figure who impacted lives beyond the microphone. One widely shared story recalled how he supported a young woman’s education, helping her achieve a first-class degree.
Tributes on social media also highlighted his long-standing influence in the industry, with many noting his presence during the early days of sports broadcasting alongside other respected names in Nigerian media.
His last social media activity reportedly occurred during Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against Sporting Lisbon on April 14, when he posted: “The Champions League is hard, man.”
As tributes continue to pour in from across Nigeria’s sporting and media communities, Okomi is being remembered as a passionate broadcaster whose voice shaped football conversations for years.
He is survived by his wife and children, as colleagues and fans mourn the loss of a true veteran of Nigerian sports journalism.
Source: TrendyBeatz
