Legendary Benin footballer Razak Omotoyossi has reportedly passed away at the age of 39.
The footballer was Nollywood actress Bose Alao’s husband.
Born in Nigeria, Omotoyossi went on to become a national hero in Benin, earning 55 caps for the Benin national football team between 2004 and 2016.
According to reports, Omotoyossi passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
While the exact circumstances of his death are not yet known, it’s reported that he had faced turbulent times recently, including the loss of his older sister and a fire incident at one of his homes.
Omotoyossi played for several clubs in Europe, including FC Metz, and was a prolific striker for Benin.
In July, Bose Alao opened up about her deeply personal struggles, from being a teenage bride to battling domestic violence, years of separation, and eventually becoming a “side chick” to her own husband. In a sit-down interview with Biola Bayo on Talk To B, the actress held nothing back.
According to Bose, she got married way too young at 22 or 23 and didn’t really understand what marriage meant. Then came the domestic violence. She admitted she used to excuse it, thinking it was normal. That 2018 incident was the breaking point.
They separated for about three to four years. She lived alone with their four kids, worked hard to stay afloat, and focused on healing.
Fast forward to around 2022, Bose revealed they got back together and the physical abuse has stopped. The union is blessed with four girls.
