Nigeria’s foremost broadcaster, diplomat and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed on at the age of 93. 

He died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, according to a statement by his family.

Born on December 28, 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Dr Kolade had a distinguished career as a diplomat, academic, advocate for integrity and corporate governance, among other things.

Watch our special documentary on Dr Kolade, which aired just over a year ago, on the programme Amazing Africans.