Nigerians In Shock As Actor Murphy Afolabi Dies At 49
Less than 24 hours after news filtered out about the death of a popular
Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, another popular actor and movie producer, Murphy
Afolabi, is dead.
Afolabi, whose birthday was celebrated barely
nine days ago, had an illustrious career that spanned over two decades. He was
renowned for his roles in Yoruba movies, a regional genre of Nollywood, and
was greatly admired for his exceptional acting skills and charisma.
The
actor was born on May 5, 1974, in Osogbo, Nigeria. He grew up in a family that
had a deep love for the arts, which played a pivotal role in shaping his
career. He had his breakthrough in the late ’90s and quickly rose to fame in
the early 2000s.
Murphy Afolabi’s cause of death is revealed as injuries from a
bathroom fall. The cause of death of the beloved Nigerian actor, Murphy
Afolabi, has been disclosed. The actor tragically died due to injuries
sustained from a fall in his bathroom.
The news of his death as
left many in Nollywood and Nigerians shocked.
Yesterday, Afolabi
had posted on his social media, wishing his fans a happy weekend. The post,
now his last, has turned into a memorial, with fans and colleagues expressing
their grief and shock in the comments.
“The loss of Murphy is a
devastating blow to Nollywood. His last post, full of life and cheer, makes
this news even more tragic,” a close colleague stated.
Afolabi was
a celebrated actor in Nollywood, especially in the Yoruba movies genre. His
untimely demise has left fans and fellow actors mourning and reflecting on the
fragility of life.
The actor’s friend confirmed that Afolabi fell in his bathroom and sustained injuries that led to his death. The exact nature of the injuries has not been disclosed, but the suddenness of the incident has added to the shock and sorrow of his loss.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we confirm the death of Murphy Afolabi. He had a fall in his bathroom and unfortunately could not survive the injuries,” the friend said.
Renowned Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, expressed her condolences on social media, stating:
“Murphy was not just a colleague but a close friend. It’s a sad day for all of us in the industry. His death is a huge loss.”
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