Yoruba actor and film producer Murphy Afolabi has died at the age of 49. He was believed to have died from injuries sustained during a fall in the bathroom. The popular Yoruba actor reportedly died in the bathroom of his home in Ikorodu, Lagos.
The death of the actor was confirmed this morning and has left the film industry in mourning as many colleagues expressed shock at his sudden death.
Filmmaker and the President of the Yoruba movies directors guild, Seun Olaiya, broke the sad news on the WhatsApp platform where filmmakers are heavily involved.
Olaiya wrote-
“I swear to God just before the news, I was still hailing him. This is really a rude shock to me.”
Showbiz personality and the convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, also confirmed the news to our correspondent. He said-
“It is true. He passed away after taking a fall in his bathroom at his house in Ikorodu this morning.”
Another filmmaker, Tunde Ola-Yusuf, posted a picture of the late actor on Facebook and added the quote-
“Rest in peace. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss. Good night, Murphy Afolabi.”
Yet another filmmaker, Fidelis Duker, wrote-
“What is really happening? I am just watching him in a movie now.”
However, some Yoruba actors were seen commenting and commiserating with the family of the deceased.
Born on May 5, 1974, Murphy got into the movie industry in 2001. The graduate of Ire Polytechnic, Osun State, appeared in over 60 movies before his death. His film credits include ‘Ifa Olokun’, ‘Omowunmi’, ‘Jimi Bendel’, ‘Wasila Coded’, ‘Olokiki Oru’, and ‘Idera’.
cc: Punch Ng / Nigeria Tribune Ng
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This is so sad for real, what’s really happening to all these celebs??