The news of Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi’s tragic demise struck the hearts of many as he embarked on his final journey home. At the age of 49, the actor lost his life on May 14, 2023, in a distressing accident where he reportedly slipped on bathroom tiles, resulting in a fatal head injury.
The Nollywood community declared Sunday a day of mourning as the industry mourned the loss of two actors. Numerous individuals expressed their grief by sharing somber images on their social media timelines to commemorate Murphy Afolabi’s passing.
The untimely death of actor Murphy Afolabi came as a shock to his fans and colleagues alike, considering that he had recently celebrated his 49th birthday on May 5. According to reports by Seun Oloketuyi, the actor’s life was tragically cut short due to the bathroom tile incident.
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Prominent figures in the Nollywood industry, including Adeniyi Johnson, Papa Show, Biola Bayo, Damola Olatunjji, Sam Olatunji, Yinka Solomon, Mercy Aigbe, Kemi Korede, and many others, expressed their condolences and sorrow over the loss of their fellow artist on various social media platforms.
Videos circulating online captured the poignant moment when Murphy Afolabi’s remains were transported in a coffin to Ikorodu, where he would be laid to rest. It is worth noting that earlier today, there were changes to the burial arrangements, with the initial plan of burying him in Osogbo, Osun state, being revised. The video suggested that the actor would now be buried at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos state. Further details will be provided shortly.
