Tragedy strikes Nollywood once again as the Nigerian movie industry mourns the loss of two talented actors, praizemedia report.
The recent demise of Wunmi Olowokandi and Murphy Afolabi has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, leaving fans and fellow artists in deep sorrow.
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Wunmi Olowokandi, a prominent female actor, tragically passed away yesterday evening. The cause of her death remains undisclosed, adding to the air of sadness surrounding her untimely departure.
In the wake of these devastating losses, Odunlade Adekola, a popular Nollywood actor, turned to prayer, beseeching God to intervene and put an end to the series of deaths that have plagued the industry. With heartfelt words, he expressed his faith in God’s power and urged for the closure of the door of untimely death in the lives of all Nollywood practitioners.
The news of Murphy Afolabi’s death further deepened the sorrow within the Nollywood community. At the age of 49, the actor met a tragic end on Sunday, May 14, 2023. It was reported that he slipped on bathroom tiles and suffered a fatal head injury upon impact with a hard surface.
The loss of both Olowokandi and Afolabi on the same day led Nollywood stars to declare it a Black day, symbolizing the industry’s collective grief. Many actors and industry professionals took to social media, sharing somber images to pay their respects and express their condolences.