By Akinwale Kasali
The nation’s entertainment industry has again been thrown into mourning. Less than 72 hours after Nollywood Actress, Tenia Abraham, died of kidney failure; followed by the death of Gospel Singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji popular as Toluwanisings, who slumped and died, another Nollywood Star, AY Light, has also passed on. He died a few days after celebrating his 30th Birthday.
The sudden passing of the popular Nollywood Crew Member came as a rude shock to many of his colleagues in the industry.
Accounts shared by industry colleagues, including filmmaker Kunle Afod, and actor Soji Taiwo, popularly known as Omobanke, said AY Light had gathered with friends and fellow crew members to celebrate his milestone birthday.
However, what should have been a joyful occasion took a tragic turn after the celebration.
It was gathered that
AY Light had gone indoors after celebrating with friends and crew members, but suddenly, his guests heard him scream.
The scream saw him lose consciousness, and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The circumstances surrounding his sudden death have left colleagues in shock, particularly because the incident happened shortly after his birthday celebration.
Before his passing,
AY Light worked as a lighting technician in Nollywood, behind-the-scenes role that help bring film productions to life through the effective use of lighting.
A devastated Kunle Afod took to his Instagram Page on Social Media to pay tributes to AY Light, leading to comments and reactions from his fans:
@i_am_peachyyy stated:
“Unquestionable God May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant his family the strength, comfort and grace to bear this painful loss. May His presence never depart from them, and may He uphold them through this difficult season”.
@wedonblow_tv shared:
“Egbon Entertainers, it’s high time you started having standby doctors and trained first aiders around you during performances , locations and events oooooo. Your health and safety should never be taken for granted. Entertainment is important, but life comes first! Prevention and preparedness can save lives, politicians have doctors around them 24/7”.
The death of Tenia Abraham, Toluwanisings and AY Light has however brought to fore the reoccurring deaths of entertainers, as many observers as call on the entertainment practitioners to take good care of their health and also rest as at when due.
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