Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo dies after fire accident 

Veteran Ghanaian actor, Mawuli Semevo has passed away after suffering severe burns from a fire accident.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his Dansonman SSNIT flat when a fire broke out in his living room while he was asleep in the bedroom. 

According to reports, he ran through the flames to escape but collapsed outside.

 Neighbours rushed him to Ridge Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for his injuries.

Medical experts had initially estimated that his chances of survival could only be determined after 21 days. However, he succumbed to his injuries today, just 13 days after the incident.

According to Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, the actor suffered burns up to 44% of his body.

This resulted in respiratory injuries and for that reason, he could not breathe properly.

Mawuli Semevo is known for his immaculate acting skills both on stage and in movies. He has played roles in movies such as ‘ Harvest at 17’, ‘A Stab in the Dark’, ‘Escape of Love’, ‘Like Cotten Twines’ and ‘The Good Old Days: The Love of AA.’