Murphy Afolabi: 7 unknown facts about the late Nollywood Yoruba Actor

Murphy Afolabi, a prominent Nigerian actor and filmmaker, reportedly passed away on Sunday, less than twenty-four hours after the demise of another well-known Nollywood actor, Saint Obi.  Continue Reading>>>

On Sunday morning, May 14, 2023, the Yoruba film actor was reported to have collapsed in the bathroom of his home in Ikorodu, Lagos.

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In this article, TRIBUNE ONLINE highlights seven (7) facts about the late Murphy Afolabi that you undoubtedly don’t know:  Continue Reading>>>

1. Afolabi, who was born on May 5, 1974, entered the film industry in 2001.

2. Before his demise, the graduate of Ire Polytechnic, Osun State, appeared in over sixty films.

3. His filmography includes ‘Ifa Olokun’, ‘Omowunmi’, ‘Jimi Bendel’, ‘Wasila Coded’, ‘Olokiki Oru’, and ‘Idera’.

4. In addition to composing scripts and producing films in the Yoruba language, the late veteran actor enjoyed a life filled with entertainment, happiness, and occasionally frightening moments.

5. Throughout his life, he served as CEO of Fatuns Films Production.

6. According to reports, the late Duro Ladipo was among the luminaries who influenced Murphy’s career.

7. The late actor was graced with two children, a boy and a girl named Fathia Afolabi and Olamilekan Afolabi, according to unconfirmed reports.