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  • Murphy Afolabi’s death left everyone crying – Family reacts

    Murphy Afolabi’s death left everyone crying – Family reacts

    The family of late Nollywood Yoruba Actor, Murphy Afolabi in Osogbo, Osun, says his death is so saddening and heartbreaking to them.

    Mr Yusuf Lateef, the family head of Fetuata, Afolabi’s family compound in Osogbo, said on Monday that the news of the death of the actor left everyone of them crying.

    He said the information they got about Afolabi’s demise was that he collapsed in the bathroom.

    He said he was rushed to the hospital thereafter, where he was pronounced dead.

    He said his body was deposited at the morgue and that he would be buried later today.

    “Initially we were planning to have him buried here, in Osogbo  but his children insisted that he should be buried in Lagos, where he resides with his family.

    “As  his family in Osogbo, we  have been meeting and  making plans concerning his burial and we will be sending representatives to Lagos this morning. (today),” he said.

    Afolabi, 49, a Yoruba actor, producer, and director, was reported to have collapsed and died in his bathroom, in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning

  • Celebrities mourn Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi

    Celebrities mourn Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi

    Colleagues of Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, have expressed shock over the news of his death.

    Afolabi reportedly died of injuries sustained from a fall in his bathroom on Sunday morning.

    The Osun-born thespian recently celebrated his 49th birthday which was the last post on his Instagram page.

    His colleagues took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the deceased.

    A colleague of the late actor, Damola Olatunji, shared his picture on Instagram with the caption: “Murphy but why. We all celebrated your birthday on the 5th of May not knowing it was you saying goodbye.

    “Vanity upon vanity, everything we do is ‘vanity’, empty, futile and short-lived. It doesn’t matter if you’re wise or a fool, ultimately, because everyone ends up dying. Rest on bruv. Sunnnre ooo.”

    Actor Akin Olaiya also wrote “Murphy ? but why ? we all celebrated your birthday on the 5th of May not knowing it was you saying goodbye.

    Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, also shared a picture of the late actor with the caption; “I am in total shock. May God grant you eternal rest Murphy.”

    Actor and producer, Kunle Afod, wrote, “Black weekend in the industry. We lost 4 people in the space of 2 days… RIP Murphy Afolabi, RIP Saint OBI, RIP Adidigba, RIP Techno sound.”

    Babatunde Tayo popularly known as Babatee also shared in the mourning of Afolabi. He wrote; “#originalkayeefi, GOOD NIGHT SIR. MURPHY, REST WELL SOLDIER, LIFE IS A GAMBLE SHA, THE FAMILY OF SIR MURPHY ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES.”

    Actress Biola Bayo, with wailing emojis, wrote “Black Sunday indeed! ????  May God grant you eternal rest ????????.”

    Also, actor Olaniyi Afonja, popularly known as “Sanyeri”, said, “It is so shocking to hear the death of my wonderful friend, Murphy Afolabi. I pray God be with the family he left behind. Murphy rest in perfect peace.”

    With the display of a picture of the deceased, actress Mosunmola Filani, said, “Oh my goodness….Just seeing this. This is so sad…I am so much in shock.

    “A to e bi lere Olorun. May his soul rest in peace.”

    Afolabi is the third Nollywood actor to pass on within the week.

    Obinna Nwafor, popularly known by his stage name, “Saint Obi”,  reportedly died on Sunday, May 7, while veteran Yoruba actor, Mukaila Adedigba, popularly known as Alaafin Oro, died on Saturday.

  • BREAKING: Popular Yoruba actor, Murphy Afolabi is dead

    BREAKING: Popular Yoruba actor, Murphy Afolabi is dead

    Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi has passed away on Sunday.

    Afolabi’s death was announced by Tunde Ola-Yusuf, a fellow actor in Nollywood.

    Sharing a picture of the actor, Ola-Yusuf wrote: “REST IN PEACE. “May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss.

    “Good night Muphy Afolabi.”

    In another post, Ola-Yusuf said: “We lost a strong Filmmaker Muphy Afolabi. May God Rest your soul Bro.”

  • Nollywood loses another veteran actor

    Nollywood loses another veteran actor

    Another Veteran Nollywood actor, Adedigba Mukail, popularly known as Alafin Oro, is dead.

    Recalled that fellow veteran actor, Saint Obi reportedly died after battling with an undisclosed ailment.

    According to a Yoruba actor, Kunle Afod said, Alafin Oro died in the early hours of Saturday.

    He wrote: “Another library is burnt down today. A great philosopher. An icon with so much Yoruba knowledge.

    “A lover of God @alafinoro1. You departed this sinful world early hour of today. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

     

  • Fans mourn veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi

    Fans mourn veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi

    Fans have continued to express sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi,  who reportedly passed on after a prolonged illness.

    The 57-year-old Imo born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment.

    Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtag #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor, on Twitter.

    Sharing a picture taken with the veteran actor, Nigerian author and social media influencer, Reno Omokri, said, “signing a copy of my book, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts To God, for Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi, in my office at Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

    “The gentlest and most noble Nollywood actor I ever met. No airs about him. Very down to earth. Unusually modest and made every effort to make those around him feel comfortable.

    “In short, the specimen of gentlemanliness. May God bless him. May God bless his family. May God bless Nigeria. In Yeshua’s Name.”

    Nigerian politician and a former Presidential aspirant, Ahmed Garba, wrote, “RIP Saint Obi. You filled our screens with your talent for decades. We will miss you. May God rest your soul in peace.”

    Revealing his encounter with Saint Obi, Mr Sanusi Dantata, said “I remember meeting Obinna Nwafor (Saint Obi) on a flight to London in 1999. He was together with Liz Benson.

    “He was so nice to my siblings and I. 24 years later, I can still remember how jovial he was and how happy he made us feel. RIP Legend.”

    Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor, film producer and film director, popular for his roles in State of Emergency; Candle Light; Sakobi; Goodbye Tomorrow; Heart of Gold; Festival of Fire; Executive Crime; and Last Party, amongst others.

    Obi majored in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos and ventured into acting in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial.

    He had starred in over 60 movies. In 2001, Obi produced his first movie, titled, Take Me to Maama, where he starred as Jerry, alongside Ebi Sam, late  Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel and the late Enebeli Elebuwa.

  • BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi is dead

    BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi is dead

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi is dead after battling with an undisclosed ailment.

    The 57-year-old, Imo State-born thespian reportedly passed on May 7 in Jos.

    According to sources, disagreement between his siblings is the reason his death took almost a week to be made known.

    Meanwhile, his remains were said to have been deposited at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, morgue.

  • Mercy Johnson breaks silence on father’s demise

    Mercy Johnson breaks silence on father’s demise

    Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has expressed pain over the exit of her beloved father, Ametuo Johnson.

    The renowned actress took to social media platforms to announce the painful exit of her father with his throwback birthday picture.

    According to the talented actress, her family is currently in a difficult moment as she mourns the loss of her father Pa Johnson.

    The mother of four claimed that she would never understand why he had to leave the earth so soon.

    The actress described the pain of losing her dad as the greatest pain of all, coupled with the overwhelming love he showed them as she wished him farewell.

    “For the rest of my life, Daddy, I will keep asking God why? I don’t think I will ever understand why He has taken you from me.

    “They say love saves but my love did not keep you here with us. The great pain I feel now is the greatest pain of all.

    “Rest in peace, my gentle father, NWO Johnson Ametuo Daniel D.A Johnson.

    “God clearly loves you more, that’s the only explanation that makes any sense to me,” she wrote.

  • Actress, Monalisa Stephen in open relationship with two men

    Actress, Monalisa Stephen in open relationship with two men

    Controversial Nollywood actress, Monalisa Stephen, has revealed that she’s in an open relationship with two men.

    The body positivity activist, who is never shy to share interesting details about her personal life, made this revelation in a recent interview, a recent episode of ‘Love or Lies’ by popular YouTuber, Korty EO.

    When asked about her relationship status, she explained that although she is seeing someone, since they are not married, she is open to dating other men as well.

    Speaking further, she mentioned that she had previously dated two men who knew each other.

    She said, “I’m in an open relationship. Before now I was dating two guys and they knew each other.”

    Asked how she managed to keep multiple partners, she said, “I do it through way men do it. It’s not a lot. But I actually want to drop one.”

    Just recently, Monalisa caused a stir when she disclosed that she and her boyfriend once had intercourse 27 times in one day.

    According to her, she had gone to visit her lover and he made love to her for a whole day.

    “He f*cked me 27 times, we were just together and it happened. One particular day I went to see him and he f*cked me 27 times”, she said.

    Her revelation elicited a barrage of reactions from social media users.

    Reacting, an Instagram user wrote,

    “Her extreme desire to make people “believe” she’s desirable or got the greatest sex appeal is a trauma response for feeling un-cherished & reprehensible in her prior years…she’s making scenarios in her head to create an illusion of “most wanted” …I highly recommend therapy ”.

    The problem with pathological liars is when you lie so much, a day will come when you really need people to come to your aid but they’ll think you’re still lying. Keep catching cruise until you really need help and say the truth but nobody listens.” Another user added.

  • Edochie finally breaks silence on son’s death: I can’t question God

    Edochie finally breaks silence on son’s death: I can’t question God

    Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has finally reacted to the death of his 16-year-old son, Kambi.

    The actor’s son died on March 30 after he developed a seizure in school while playing football with his schoolmates.

    Edochie who was in the news months ago after marrying a second wife, said he cannot question God for the death of his son.

    He wrote: “You were so excited. You told me you won a gold medal in swimming. I congratulated you.

    “We joked about your height, then you left for school in your ever-cheerful manner. And you never came back home again.

    “I can’t question God. My dear son, just 16 years with us here on earth, but you made your mark.”

  • Why people say ‘marriage na scam’ – Anita Joseph

    Why people say ‘marriage na scam’ – Anita Joseph

    Popular Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has shared her thought on the common saying ‘marriage na scam’.

    The actress said that marriage is “sweet like sugar, noting that only people that get into the wrong hands in marriage called it a scam.

    She stated this in a recent Instagram post.

    She wrote: “When you marry a bombastic element you say marriage na scam. Marriages wey dey sweet like sugar. Union that God himself ordained.

    “Women, be submissive, respectful but please, don’t take buckets of nonsense. Men take responsibility and stop embarrassing your wives…”