Murphy Afolabi, known by his stage name, was born on May 9, 1974, in Osun State, Nigeria. Hailing from Oroki Asala, Osogbo, he grew up in a polygamous home as one of seven children. Despite being born Olalekan Olatunbosun Afolabi, he adopted the name Murphy Afolabi for his acting career. Raised in a traditionalist family and following the Muslim faith, he was the third child of his father and the eldest son of the Afolabi family.

During his early years, Murphy Afolabi spent most of his time in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. He attended Ansar-ud-u-deen Islamic Boys Junior and Senior Secondary High School. Later, he pursued Theatre Arts and Film Production at Osun State Polytechnic in Iree, where he obtained a diploma. In 2001, he graduated with a Higher National Diploma from Iree Poly. Apart from acting, Murphy Afolabi excelled as a scriptwriter, director, and movie producer. He owned a popular YouTube channel called Murphy Afolabi TV and was the proprietor of Fatuns Films Production. Additionally, he managed a successful travel agency named Schemelink. Despite his fame, Murphy Afolabi maintained a private personal life. He had been happily married for nearly two decades, but little information was available about his wife and her identity. Together, they had three children: two boys named Olamilekan and Okikiola, as well as a daughter named Fathia Moyosore. Just ten days after celebrating his 49th birthday on May 5, 2023, Murphy Afolabi passed away, leaving a void in the Nigerian film industry. His colleagues in the entertainment field expressed their grief and paid tribute to his talent and contributions on social media

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