Late Murphy Afolabi’s Daughter Shares Heartbreaking Tribute and Song 3 Years After His Death
- Fathia Afolabi took to TikTok to honour her late father, Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi, with an emotional tribute post
- The post, which attracted attention, revealed that Fathia still struggles deeply with the pain of losing her father
- Murphy Afolabi died on May 14, 2023, at the age of 49, just days after celebrating his birthday
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Murphy Afolabi's daughter, Fathia, has shared a deeply moving tribute to her late father on TikTok, more than three years after the beloved Nollywood actor and filmmaker passed away.
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Fathia posted a heartfelt message that quickly resonated with thousands of fans who also mourn the actor's absence.
Source: Instagram
Her caption read: "The world keeps moving, but a part of my heart is frozen on the day you left. I miss you more than words can say, and I love you always. I don't think I can ever heal from this pain."
The post, accompanied by the text "Keep resting daddy," included singer Niniola's new song 'Raining (O Dun Mi)' a deeply personal tribute to her late life partner.
Murphy Afolabi's Sudden Death in 2023
Murphy Afolabi died on May 14, 2023, just days after turning 49. His passing shocked the Nollywood community and fans across Nigeria, particularly those who grew up watching his Yoruba films.
Fathia's post drew an outpouring of support from followers who shared in her grief, with many opening up about their own losses.
Source: Instagram
See Fathia's TikTok tribute to her late father Murphy Afolabi below:
Fans React to Murphy Afolabi's daughter's Post
@Bossco15 wrote:
"He died same day with my mom💔😢 May their souls continue to rest in peace🕊️"
@Gentle soul commented:
"omo people move on easily after the death of their love's one but the pains always remain between the family"
@TECH-WIZARD🪔 said:
"People will just die…e go com b like Dey travel 🥺"
@MOROLAYO🌸✨ shared:
"This one pain everybody no be small 💔take heart"
@OlUWANIFEMI ❤️ 💍 😇 wrote:
"I remember back then, whenever I watched your films, the way you acted and carried yourself kept making me tell myself, 'One day, I'm going to meet this man.' Little did I know, I was only dreaming. Keep resting peacefully, sir."
@The_Real_Noble🥀 added:
"Omoh him death pain me cause he made me watch Yoruba movie"
Murphy Afolabi’s last moves before he died
Legit.ng recalls reporting that in a condolence post shared by filmmaker Yomi Fabiyi, the late actor's childhood friend Adekola Tijani disclosed that Murphy lived a simple life.
Speaking at his funeral, he added that the late actor might have had a premonition about his death, as he sent in his weekly thrift contribution, saying one doesn't know when he'll pass away.
Adekola also added that his late friend offered to give him his clothes to wear after seeing how his birthday photoshoot turned out.
Source: Legit.ng
