Nigerian Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Monday expressed shock over the death of Nollywood actors, Saint Obi, Murphy Afolabi, Wasiu Adegbenro and Mukaila Adedigba.

The National President of TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, stated this in a statement issued in Lagos.

Amusan also condoled with the families of the departed colleagues and prayed to God to grant members the fortitude to bear the great loss.

He said, “TAMPAN received with shock and great disbelief the sad news of the untimely departure of popular Nollywood stars, Murphy Afolabi, Mukaila Adedigba, Wasiu Adegbenro and the English actor, Saint Obi.

“The news came to us as a rude shock at this time when TAMPAN is intensifying efforts toward improving on the welfare of members and the quality of life of the Nigerian artistes.

“We pray that God grants them all eternal rest.”

Amusan also called on TAMPAN members and Nigerian artistes generally to pay proper attention to their health.

Recall that Saint Obi recently passed on at the age of 57 following a protracted illness.

Murphy Afolabi reportedly died at the age of 49 after complications from a slip in the bathroom on Sunday.

Wasiu Adegbenro, popularly known as “Techno”, died on May 14, while Mukaila Adedigba died on May 13.