Temisan Okomi Dies After Brief Illness, Media Industry Mourns

Temisan Okomi death

The Temisan Okomi death has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s media industry following the passing of the respected sports broadcast journalist after a brief illness.

His employer, Classic FM 97.3, confirmed the sad news in an official statement shared on Instagram.

Official Confirmation

In its announcement, the station said:

“With the heaviest of hearts, we regret to announce the passing of one of our staff, Temisan Okomi, following a brief illness.”

Until his death, Okomi served as the Group Head of the Sports Department, where he played a key role in shaping sports broadcasting content.

Career and Contributions

Before joining Classic FM, Okomi had an impressive media career, working with:

Lagos Television
HiTV
Other notable media organisations 

He was widely respected for his professionalism, passion for sports, and dedication to mentoring young broadcasters.

Tributes Pour In

Following the Temisan Okomi death, tributes flooded social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with colleagues and friends expressing grief.

Kate Henshaw wrote:

“A dear friend has passed on… Rest on in peace @temiokomi. I will miss our banter.”

Journalist Olawale Adigun also shared his shock:

“The worst way to go into the weekend is hearing about Temisan Okomi’s passing… This man meant so much to me.”

Other tributes described him as:

“Full of life”
“Intentional about helping young people”
“A real one”

A Lasting Legacy

The Temisan Okomi death marks the loss of a respected voice in Nigerian sports media.

Colleagues remember him not only for his work on air but also for: 

Supporting upcoming talents
Influencing careers in broadcasting
Bringing energy and insight to sports journalism