Colleagues of Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, have expressed shock over the news of his death.
Afolabi reportedly died from injuries sustained from a fall in his bathroom early yesterday. The Osun-born thespian recently celebrated his 49th birthday which was the last post on his Instagram page. His colleagues took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the deceased.
“A colleague of the late actor, Damola Olatunji, shared his picture on Instagram with the caption: “Murphy but why. We all celebrated your birthday on the 5th of May not knowing it was you saying goodbye.
“Vanity upon vanity, everything we do is ‘vanity’, empty, futile and short-lived. It doesn’t matter if you’re wise or a fool, ultimately, because everyone ends up dying. Rest on bruv. Sunnnre ooo.”
Actor Akin Olaiya also wrote “Murphy but why we all celebrated your birthday on the 5th of May not knowing it was you saying goodbye.
Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, also shared a picture of the late actor with the caption; “I am in total shock. May God grant you eternal rest Murphy.”
Actor and producer, Kunle Afod, wrote, “Black weekend in the industry. We lost 4 people in the space of 2 days… RIP Murphy Afolabi, RIP Saint OBI, RIP Adidigba, RIP Techno sound.”
Babatunde Tayo popularly known as Babatee also shared in the mourning of Afolabi. He wrote; “#originalkayeefi, Good night sir. Murphy, rest well soldier, life is a gamble sha, the family of Sir Murphy accept my condolences.”
Actress Biola Bayo, with wailing emojis, wrote “Black Sunday indeed! May God grant you eternal rest .”
Also, actor Olaniyi Afonja, popularly known as “Sanyeri”, said, “It is so shocking to hear about the death of my wonderful friend, Murphy Afolabi. I pray God to be with the family he left behind. Murphy rest in perfect peace.”
With the display of a picture of the deceased, actress Mosunmola Filani, said, “Oh my goodness….Just seeing this. This is so sad…I am so much in shock.
“A to e bi lere Olorun. May his soul rest in peace.”
Afolabi is the third Nollywood actor to pass on within the week.
Obinna Nwafor, popularly known by his stage name, “Saint Obi”, reportedly died on Sunday, May 7, while veteran Yoruba actor, Mukaila Adedigba, popularly known as Alaafin Oro, died on Saturday.
With perseverence and hardwork Murphy Afolabi had the option to get to the top and be among the top rundown of Yoruba on-screen characters. Murphy Afolabi has been known to be a film maker and film executive, beside being an on-screen character, a one of a kind part of his motion pictures is that it takes to represent considerable authority in different genres of Yoruba social-cultural elements and this part of him has been credited to his childhood.
Murphy Afolabi began acting at an extremely youthful age when he highlighted in the film Ifa Olokun under the tutelage of Daguro. He is known for his magnificent conveyance and understanding of contents in Yoruba motion pictures. He has highlighted in more than 60 films, this skilled entertainer has been assigned and given honors including best on-screen character of the year, best maker and best chief at city individuals film grant. The well known on-screen character was conceived in Osun state, he is from the town of Osogbo.
