During the funeral of Murphy Afolabi, a renowned Nollywood actor and film producer, his eldest son made a heartfelt plea for forgiveness. Overwhelmed by regret for the offense he had committed against his father, he expressed deep sorrow for never having the chance to apologize.
The son shared a poignant memory from their last meeting, which took place a month prior to his father’s untimely passing. It was an unexpected encounter, during which his father bestowed upon him a substantial sum of money and requested that he bring along his wife and daughter. Little did he realize that it would be their final interaction.
Despite the unresolved issues between them, the son expressed profound gratitude for his late father, acknowledging him as a caring and devoted paternal figure in his life.
“He was a father to me, and I appreciate everything he did for me. Even though I offended him, I sincerely hope he can find it in his heart to forgive me, wherever he may be. When I saw him last month, he never hinted that he would be leaving me. He gave me over N100,000 and told me to bring my wife and daughter…”