Barely 24 hours veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi was declared dead, another 49 year old famous actor, Murphy Afolabi, has been confirmed dead.
The talented thespian and smart maestro passed away after slipping in the bathroom, a close associate to the deceased confirmed to the PIJAlance.
The close associate who would not like to be mentioned grievously confirmed to the PIJAlance, “He is dead, he is dead.
When trying to ask the cause of his death, he said, “He slipped in the bathroom.“
Background
Murphy Afolabi is a Nigerian actor, script writer, movie producer and director born on May 5, 1974.
The actor who was born in Osun state had studied Mass communication from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.
Murphy Afolabi started acting at a very tender age where he featured in the movie Ifa Olokun under the tutelage of Dagunro.
He is known for his excellent delivery and interpretation of scripts in the yoruba movies.
He has featured in over 60 movies including Jimi Bendel, Mafiwonmi, bia se beru and many others.
The talented actor had escaped an accident in 2013 and since then, he has been growing stronger in the industry.
He has many nominations such as Best actor, best producer and best director at City People movie awards.
He is believed to own houses, cars and also have an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Until his death on Sunday, he is survived of Moyosore Afolabi.
Murphy Afolabi is an icon and one of the fast-rising actors that will be greatly missed in thé Nollywood industry.
In the words of Ola-Yusuf, a well-known actor, director and producer, who was the first to break the news of his death on his Facebook page on Sunday afternoon, Murphy Afolabi “REST IN PEACE…
“May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss.”
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