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| Murphy Afolabi |
Sad news has hit the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, as one of its renowned actors, Murphy Afolabi, has passed away. The news of his sudden demise filtered in on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, and has left industry practitioners in shock and disbelief.
Afolabi, who was famous for his roles in Yoruba movies, reportedly slipped in the bathroom at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos.
The news of Afolabi's passing is coming at a time when the industry is still grappling with the loss of another veteran actor, Saint Obi.
According to reports, Afolabi's colleagues in the industry are yet to come to terms with the news of his death.
Seun Olaiya, the President of the Yoruba movies directors guild, broke the news of Afolabi's passing on a WhatsApp platform for filmmakers.
The actor's last social media post was on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, where he wished his fans a happy weekend.
Afolabi's death is a huge loss to the Nigerian film industry, and he will be greatly missed by fans and colleagues alike. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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