Veteran Nollywood Actor Sunday Afolabi Resurfaces In Public, His Current State Raises Concerns
- Veteran Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi has resurfaced in a video after being absent from the movie scene in recent times
- In a video, the legendary Nigerian actor looked to be in a questionable state as he interacted with some fans in public
- Sunday Afolabi's latest public appearance has triggered concerns from netizens regarding his current state
Veteran Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi has sparked concerns among fans about his current state after his latest public appearance.
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In a viral X (formerly Twitter) video seen by YEN.com.gh on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Sunday Afolabi looked frail, like an individual who had regressed in life.
In the video, the legendary actor looked different from his past physical appearance as he engaged in a friendly conversation with some fans in his native Yoruba language at a local filling station.
In their conversation, the fans were heard saying Sunday deserved financial support for his years of hard work and dedication to the Nigerian movie industry.
However, the veteran Nollywood star humbly cut in, saying that people should instead appreciate those who have already stood by him.
Sunday also prayed for the individuals and wished them a fruitful life in both their youth and old age. His gesture prompted them to express their gratitude to him.
The latest footage of the legendary actor evoked concerns from online users, who raised questions about his current health and financial state after many years in the Nollywood movie industry.
The X video of Sunday Afolabi's latest public appearance is below:
Who is veteran Nigerian actor Sunday Afolabi?
Sunday Afolabi is a veteran Nollywood actor who has featured in several high-profile projects alongside top movie stars, including Uche Montana, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Mawuli Gavor, Timini Egbuson, Funke Akindele, Tony Umez, and many others.
Some of the popular projects from his filmography include Owo Blow, Luwo Gbagida, Children of Mud, The Girl King, The Lost Heir, Missing Angel, Tango with Me, Venom of Viper, Hush, The Missing Piece, The Herbert Macaulay Affair, Pharaoh's Disciples, and many more.
In a 2025 interview with fellow actor Kunle Afod, Afolabi opened up about the struggles he has experienced in recent years.
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The veteran actor explained that things became difficult for him after he lost his wife and that the experience had left him isolated and battling emotional pain alone.
Despite the hardship, he noted that he refused to publicly seek help because he believed everyone was fighting their own battles.
Sunday Afolabi's current state stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Bissiriyu commented:
"I know him very well. These people rose to stardom at a time when marketers were the ones deciding their fates. If they had social media at that time, he probably wouldn't be in this situation. His case and that of many others are pathetic."
Nation1404 remarked:
"These people didn’t get paid that much. They did it for free and mostly low pay, but I pray he gets blessed by the people this time."
DrMarife wrote:
"Why do so many Nollywood actors end up like this? How much were they paid for a role in their primes? Why do their female counterparts do more better than them? Most of the Nollywood male legends ends up in this kind of situations at old age."
Actor Sargent Dee's public appearance sparks concern
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that actor Sargent Dee's public appearance sparked concerns on social media.
In a video, the Cantata TV series star was spotted singing an emotional song in a quiet area in a community.
Sargent Dee's video got many Ghanaians questioning his current state.
Source: YEN.com.gh
