Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo is dead. He is reported to have died at the Ridge hospital where he was receiving treatment from burns of a domestic fire accident which happened at his home on Friday, February 7.
The actor, who lived at Adenta SSNIT flats was said to have ran through the fire which started at the hall when he was asleep in the bedroom at the time.
He collapsed when he got outside and was rushed to the Ridge hospital by neighbours where he was receiving treatment until his death.(Related articles: Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo involved in ghastly domestic fire accident, colleagues seek public support for treatment, We can’t leave our heroes to burn)
Medical reports suggested his survival could only be determined after 21 days. Unfortunately, he passed on today, 13 days after the accident.
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His death was confirmed by actor and Creative Lead for Image Bureau, George Quaye, who extolled his acting skills, paying tribute to his memory. He wrote, In shadows deep, the stage now stands so bare, The laughter fades, replaced by heavy air….
In another post, he wrote, “A heart that danced through every tale and role, Now rests in peace. In sorrow’s sad grip…”
Mawuli Semevo is a highly acclaimed actor, celebrated for his exceptional talent and versatility on both stage and screen.
His impressive filmography includes standout performances in movies such as "Harvest at 17", "A Stab in the Dark", "Escape of Love", "Like Cotton Twines", and "The Good Old Days: The Love of AA".
He played the role of Baba Fakunle in the adaption of Ola Rotimi’s “The gods are not to blame” by Image Bureau and April Productions staged at the National Theatre last year.
