The news had it that Murphy Afolabi fell from the bathroom and died yesterday morning, May 14, at his resident.
According to a reliable source from the family of the late actor who would not want his name disclosed, said there is issues surrounding the burial place of the late actor.
Daily News Bulletin gathered that the children and wives wanted him buried at his residence in Lagos but his family wanted his remain buried in Osogbo, his home town.
Murphy who was a traditionalist recently converted to Islam, he was said to have taken part in the just concluded Ramadan fasting. He celebrated his 49th birthday on May 5, 2023 but passed on nine days later.
The family left Osogbo this morning for Lagos to reach a compromise with the wives and children and they finally agreed that Murphy Afolabi will be laid to rest at his residence in IKORODU, Lagos State at about 4pm today, Monday, May 15, 2023.
Reactions of Nollywood stars:
Announcing the sad news on Sunday afternoon in a Facebook post accompanied by pictures, popular Nollywood actor and director, Tunde Ola Yusuf wrote: “REST IN PEACE. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Famous Yoruba actor and producer: Ibrahim Chatta wrote: “Indeed a black Sunday. Rest in Peace, Murphy Afọlábí.”
Also, actress Wumi Toriola wrote: “Oh My God. Murphy Afolabi is dead.”
Actress Dayo Amusa said: “We celebrated your birthday just a few days ago I am deeply sad and shocked to hear this sad news. Oku nsunkun Oku. Death is hard and cruel. I pray that his soul RIP.”
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