Sad news has hit the Nigerian film industry as Yoruba actor and film producer Murphy Afolabi has passed away at the age of 49. It is believed that he died from injuries sustained during a fall in the bathroom of his home in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Many colleagues in the film industry have expressed shock at the sudden death of the popular Yoruba actor. Filmmaker and the President of the Yoruba movies directors guild, Seun Olaiya, confirmed the news on the WhatsApp platform where filmmakers are heavily involved. Olaiya expressed his shock, saying “I swear to God just before the news, I was still hailing him. This is really a rude shock to me.”

Showbiz personality and the convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, also confirmed the news, saying “It is true. He passed away after taking a fall in his bathroom at his house in Ikorodu this morning.”

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