Veteran Actor Mawuli Semevo Passes Away After Fire Accident
Renowned actor succumbs to severe burns after battling for his life at Ridge Hospital
- Mawuli Semevo suffered severe burns after his house caught fire while he was asleep
- He sustained burns covering 44% of his body, along with serious respiratory injuries.
- The celebrated actor starred in classics like Harvest at 17, A Stab in the Dark, and The Good Old Days: The Love of AA.
Celebrated Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away at the age of 63 after suffering severe burns in a fire accident.
According to information reaching MyJoyOnline.com, the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for a week.
Reports indicate that on February 8, 2025, Mawuli was asleep in his home when a fire broke out, leaving him with burns covering 44% of his body and severe respiratory injuries. Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a non-profit organization supporting burn survivors, confirmed the severity of his condition in a social media report, stating that his life was “hanging in the balance.”
Veteran actors Ken Fiati and Edinam Atatsi later corroborated the heartbreaking news.
Mawuli Semevo was a distinguished figure in Ghanaian theater and film, known for his compelling performances in productions such as Harvest at 17, A Stab in the Dark, Escape of Love, Like Cotton Twines, and The Good Old Days: The Love of AA.
His passing marks a great loss to the entertainment industry. May his soul rest in peace.
