Theatre Art and Motion Pictures Practitioners
Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter,
has expressed shock at the demise of a
Nollywood actor, Maroof Afolabi, popularly
known as Murphy.
Reacting to the death of the Osogbo-born
actor, Osun TAMPAN secretary, Adedayo
Adeyemi, said members of the group initially
doubted the news of the late Afolabi’s death.
According to him, a decision on the burial
would be announced by the deceased family,
noting TAMPAN members have been directed
to assemble in Osogbo on Monday for further
briefing.
Adeyemi said, “he was one of our biggest
Nollywood stars from Osun here. His death hit
us hard. It shocked all of us, his kinsmen
from Osun, his state of origin.
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“Members of TAMPAN from Osun did not
believe the news. We initially doubted it, until
it was confirmed by Murphy’s younger brother
living with him in Lagos.”
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Meanwhile, residents of Fetuata’s Compound,
Osogbo, where the late Afolabi hailed from
were observed discussing his sudden death
during a visit on Sunday.
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Residents who were mainly youth could be
heard discussing Afolabi’s death in hush
tones, as some of the members of the
thespian’s immediate family were said not to
have heard about the occurrence, as of the
time our correspondent visited the compound.
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Those that were approached for comment
among them also refused to openly comment
on the development.
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