Things you should know about late Murphy Afolabi

Ilesanmi AdekanbiMay 14, 2023

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The entertainment industry has again been thrown into mourning following the recent news about the passing of popular Yoruba actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi.

Newsflash Nigeria had reported that Murphy Afolabi died after a tragic accident in his home.

It was gathered that the actor, who celebrated his birthday on May 5, died in the early hours of Sunday, May 14, 2023.

This incident happened barely 24 hours after the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi.

The thespian, who acted in Yoruba movies, was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning, May 14, 2023.

The Nollywood thespian slipped on tiles and hit his head on a hard surface.

The highlights are five major things you should know about the thespian.

1, Murphy was born on May 5, 1974. He clocked 49 years old in 2023.

2, The actor and producer was born in Osun State and hails from Oroki Asala in Osogbo.

3, Murphy has a Diploma in Theatre Arts and Film Production from Osun State Polytechnic in Iree. He graduated in 2001.

4, The actor was a father of three, two boys, and one girl named Afolabi Olamilekan, Afolabi Fathia Moyosore, and Okikiola Afolabi.

5, Murphy began acting at a young age. His first stint in professional acting began under the guidance of veteran actor Fasasi Olabankewin (Dagunro) in 1998. The actor shot to fame following his role in the movie ‘Omo Rapala.’ Until his death, he was a well-loved producer and had multiple movies to his credit.