Ghanaian film star Jackie Appiah recently paid tribute to her late colleague, Beverly Afaglo, on what would have been her birthday.
The news follows a report from eelive.ng last week confirming that the 42-year-old actress had passed away, a heartbreaking loss initially announced by her husband, musician Eugene Baah.
Taking to Instagram to mark the posthumous birthday, superstar Jackie Appiah admitted the loss “doesn’t feel real,” while expressing deep gratitude for the laughter, memories, and shared moments they experienced on movie sets.
Sharing her late colleague’s photo, she wrote: “Happy heavenly birthday. It still doesn’t feel real. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the moments we shared on set. Rest gently, legend. @beverly_afaglo.”
Similarly, actress Juliet Ibrahim shared her profound grief, describing herself as “speechless and hurt” over losing a kind soul and close friend, while offering prayers and condolences to the grieving family.
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The tragic passing of Beverly Afaglo underscores a devastating period for the West African film industry, which has been hit by a succession of high-profile deaths in 2026:
Alex Ekubo (May 2026): On May 12, the African movie scene was plunged into mourning following the death of 40-year-old actor Alex Ekubo.
His family confirmed he passed away on Monday, May 11, at Evercare Hospital following a brief but brave battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Solomon Akiyesi (April 2026): Last month, the prominent actor and producer passed away peacefully in his sleep in Abuja, a loss later confirmed by Abubakar Yakubu, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
Aunty Ajara (February 2026):The Yoruba movie sector lost the beloved actress in February after her prolonged fight with an illness.
Allwell Ademola (Early 2026): Aunty Ajara’s death came while the industry was still reeling from the sudden passing of veteran actress Allwell Ademola, who suffered a fatal heart attack at her home.
Her death triggered a wave of tributes from close colleagues, including Damola Olatunji, Mr. Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko.
