Kayode Peters

Peters was born in Ibadan, Nigeria on 25 September 1975.^[1] Peters started his acting career as a stage actor with Theatre 15, University of Lagos. He studied English at the University of Lagos before earning a master’s in film and television production from the University of Greenwich, UK. He also completed a diploma in digital marketing from a Canadian institution.^[2][3] Peters was deeply involved in Nollywood, working on a range of films, web series, and stage productions.^[3]

After graduating, Peters produced a television series titled The Twilight Zone in 2000.^[4] Peters came to prominence when he created and directed the popular television comedy series Flatmates in the early 2000s.^[5] The show was revived in 2017 as My Flatmates.^[4] He produced and worked on more than 10 television shows, including Inlaws, Half Sisters, My Mad Husband, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Oga Landlord, and Extended Family.^[6][7]

Peters has directed many films, including Doll House, 13 Letters,^[8] Crazy Grannies,^[9] Survivors,^[10] I Am Nazzy,^[11] The Perfect Time, Dream Job, and Teardrops.^[12] Peters had an interest in the experience of the diaspora community; he made his first international film, Excuse My African in New York City in 2017.^[13][14] His short films on the subject also gained international attention; Bring 'em Back for example received accolades in Toronto and London.^[15]

Peters was also involved in theatre work, having written, produced and directed more than 15 stage plays.^[4][16]

Peters died after a long illness in Toronto, on 28 June 2025, at the age of 49.^[3]