Veteran Actor Sunday Afolabi Spotted Driving Danfo in Lagos, Sparks Concern Over Nollywood Welfare

Veteran Nollywood actor Sunday Olaoluwa Afolabi has been spotted driving a commercial danfo bus in Lagos, reigniting conversations about the welfare and financial realities of longtime performers in Nigeria’s film industry.
A short video currently circulating across TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and other social media platforms shows the actor standing beside the bus, appearing visibly frail as he adjusts the seat to allow passengers board. The footage has stirred concern among fans and industry observers who remember his contributions to early Nollywood.
The development comes weeks after an earlier clip highlighting his changed appearance went viral, prompting emotional reactions from movie lovers who recalled his standout role in the 1996 Yoruba classic Owo Blow, produced by Taiwo Hassan.
In a 2025 interview with fellow actor Kunle Afod, Afolabi had opened up about the personal and financial struggles he faced following the loss of his wife, a tragedy that significantly impacted his life and career.
His current situation has once again triggered debates around the lack of structured support, residual income, and welfare systems for aging actors in Nollywood, with many calling for urgent reforms to protect industry veterans who paved the way for today’s thriving film scene.

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