Murphy Afolabi, a celebrated Nigerian actor, was born in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. His birthday, celebrated on May 5th, is a special occasion cherished by his fans, family, friends, and himself. Afolabi’s passion for acting bloomed during his formative years, even before his college education. Following his secondary education, he pursued movie production, mass communications, and theater arts at Ire Polytechnic, graduating from the institution 19 years ago, in 2001.
Murphy Afolabi, a doting father, takes pride in his daughter named Moyosore Afolabi, whom he lovingly mentions in his Instagram posts. Afolabi’s wife, Fathia Afolabi, completes their happy family. Remarkably, their daughter has been granted a prestigious scholarship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Minority Ph.D. program, showcasing the family’s commitment to academic excellence.
The Yoruba film industry mourns the loss of one of its beloved stars. Tragically, the actor met with a fatal accident in his bathroom, where he slipped and struck his head on the floor, leading to his untimely demise. Murphy Afolabi, a prominent and celebrated figure in the Yoruba movie industry, recently celebrated his birthday on Friday, May 5, showcasing his enduring passion for his craft.
After bathing, it was discovered that he slipped in his bathroom, and unfortunately, he passed away before reaching the hospital. Celebrities such as Odunlade Adekola, Adeniyi Johnson, and Biola Adebayo expressed their grief and paid tribute to the actor on their respective social media pages as soon as the news broke out.
