The local film industry has been thrown into shock following the death of budding Ghanaian actor Nelson Mandela Jnr.
The actor, who gained recognition for his role in the film Fuck Boys, reportedly passed away overseas. Details surrounding his death have not yet been disclosed.
The news was confirmed by film producer Dela Finn, who described Mandela Jnr’s passing as deeply shocking. According to the producer, the late actor was vibrant, full of life, and had expressed a strong desire to return to Ghana to continue work on several film projects.
Nelson Mandela Jnr began his acting career in 2015 and steadily built a reputation as a promising talent. Over the years, he featured in a number of films, including Give It a Title, Scared, I Believe, and Behind the Scenes.
His death comes just days after he shared a series of motivational posts on social media, which have since drawn emotional reactions from fans and colleagues. In a post dated January 5, he wrote, “I will face the microphone a lot this year. I have a lot to say!” In another, he encouraged consistency, stating, “Be consistent with what you do positively and the result will never let you down.”
Tributes have begun pouring in from industry players and fans, who remember him as a passionate actor with a bright future.
