What happened to Murphy Afolabi? Nollywood Yoruba actor's cause of death revealed

Renowned Nigerian actor-filmmaker Murphy Afolabi passed away on May 14, 2023. He was just 49 years old and had recently celebrated his birthday, on May 5, 2023. Here’s what we know of the cause of his death.

What happened to Murphy Afolabi? How did he die?

Reports say that Murphy Afolabi died of an accident at home. He reportedly had a fall in the bathroom of his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, because of which he had a head injury. The actor succumbed to his injuries.

Afolabi's death was confirmed by film director and producer Tunde Old-Yusuf, who posted a tribute on his Facebook page. Yusuf wrote in his post alongside a picture of Murphy Afolabi, "REST IN PEACE...May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss. Good night Muphy Afolabi."

Take a look at the Facebook post here:

Nollywood distraught with four recent deaths

The film industry of Nollywood is left shaken, as three actors and a technician have died within a week. Actors Murphy Afolabi, Adedigba Mukaila (Alafin Oro) and Obinna Nwafor (Saint Obi); and a sound technician called Techno Sound have all passed away within a few days of each other.

Who was Murphy Afolabi?

Born on May 5, 1974, Murphy Afolabi entered the Nollywood film industry in 2001, after graduating with a Diploma in Theatre Arts and Film Production from Osun State Polytechnic in Iree.


In his film career as an actor, he appeared in over 60 movies, including in films such as ‘Ifa Olokun’, ‘Omowunmi’, ‘Jimi Bendel’, ‘Wasila Coded’, ‘Olokiki Oru’, ‘Idera’, ‘Osun the Goddess’, ‘Bi a se b'eru’, ‘The Ghost and the Tout’, ‘Mafi Wonmi’, and ‘Blackout’.

Murphy Afolabi was also a scriptwriter and filmmaker, and the CEO of Fatuns Films Production.

Earlier, during a robbery incident in 2021, robbers had fired a shot at Murphy Afolabi but he was able to survive it, although there were other deaths.

Tributes have poured in for Murphy Afolabi after his death.

FAQs

Q1. What happened to Murphy Afolabi?
A1. Nollywood Yoruba Murphy Afolabi died after a fall in the bathroom.

Q2. Who was Murphy Afolabi?
A2. Murphy Afolabi was a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker.