By Glam & Essence
The death of popular Yoruba actor,49-year-old Murphy Afolabi has thrown Nigeria’s movie industry in a mourning mood again.
Afolabi died on Sunday in his residence,a few days after he celebrated his birthday on Friday, May 5,2023.
According to sources,Afolabi had sustained a serious head injury caused after he slipped in the bathroom,hitting his head on a hard surface.This injury led to his demise.
His death was confirmed by Veteran film director and producer, Tunde Ola-Yusuf via his Facebook page on Sunday afternoon when he posted this:
“Rest in peace. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss”.
Follwing the launch of his acting career in the movie,‘Ifa Olokun’ under Dagunro’s guidance, Murphy has since featured in seversl other movies,as well as produced many others too.
He was one of the popular Yoruba actors who have made it to the top of the list of actors to be reckoned with in the yoruba genre in the movie industry in Nigeria.
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