One of Nollywood’s most creative directors, Rotimi Raji, popularly known as “Genius” has tragically passed away on February 15, 2025, at his residence in Baruwa, Ipaja, Lagos.
Reports indicate that the director who lived alone slumped and died in the bathroom.
According to sources, a concerned neighbor had gone to check on Raji, when he saw the movie director lying motionless on the bathroom floor.
His body has since been taken to the mortuary as his family plans to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of his death.
Rotimi Raji , whose death threw the Nigerian film industry into mourning, was widely known for his remarkable storytelling, creativity, and immense contributions to Nollywood. His passing is a great loss to the industry, colleagues, and fans who admired his work.